Organic vs Non-Organic Maple Syrup, what's the difference?

Organic vs Non-Organic Maple Syrup: What’s the Difference

If you’ve ever wondered whether to choose organic or non-organic maple syrup, you’re not alone. The good news? Both are 100% pure Canadian maple syrup.

The difference isn’t what’s inside the bottle, it’s how it’s produced and certified.

Here's what you need to know

First things first… they’re both pure maple syrup

Whether you choose our Organic Dark Maple Syrup or one of our non-organic varieties, every bottle of St. Lawrence Gold contains just one ingredient:

100% pure Canadian maple syrup.

No preservatives. No artificial ingredients. Nothing added.

Just maple syrup, exactly as nature intended.

So what makes maple syrup organic?

Organic maple syrup comes from forests that are managed to meet strict organic standards.

Every stage of production, from collecting the sap to bottling the finished syrup, must follow certified organic practices and undergo regular independent inspections.

Our Organic Dark Maple Syrup is proudly Soil Association Certified Organic, giving you confidence that it meets recognised organic standards from forest to bottle.

Does organic maple syrup taste different?

Not necessarily.

The flavour of maple syrup is influenced far more by when it’s harvested than whether it’s organic.

For example:

First Tapped – light and delicate
Amber – smooth with rich caramel notes
Dark – bold and robust
Late Harvest – the richest, most intense flavour

Organic certification doesn’t change the taste, it certifies how the syrup has been produced.

Which should you choose?

It really comes down to personal preference.

Choose Organic if certified organic production is important to you.

Choose non organic if you want access to our full range of maple syrup grades and flavour profiles, including First Tapped and Amber.

Whichever you choose, you’re still enjoying authentic Canadian maple syrup.

Organic and non-organic maple syrup have far more in common than they have differences.

Both are made from 100% pure maple sap.
Both are naturally delicious.
And both are carefully crafted to bring the very best of Canada to your kitchen.

Whether you’re drizzling it over pancakes, stirring it into yoghurt or glazing vegetables on the BBQ, you can be confident you’re choosing authentic Canadian maple syrup with St. Lawrence Gold.