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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.