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Sweeteners

Raw Honey Or Maple Syrup

Raw honey and maple syrup are natural sweeteners used to add sweetness and flavor to foods and beverages. Honey is made by bees from flower nectar, while maple syrup is produced by concentrating sap from maple trees.

Beneficial properties

natural sweetener contains trace minerals provides quick energy minimally processed options

Nutritional highlights

Both primarily provide carbohydrates in the form of sugars; maple syrup contains small amounts of manganese and zinc, while honey contains trace amounts of antioxidants and other micronutrients.

Caution. Honey should not be given to infants under 12 months due to the risk of botulism.