<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hello all. Recently a member posted a query about mainstream brands of (not pure maple) pancake syrups. Years ago, I stopped buying any of these, because I just wasn't comfortable with the questionable ingredients. So I switched to pure maple syrups, but had difficulty finding one that I really liked as well as I liked these pancake syrups I'd grown up eating! In fact, It seemed the more expensive the pure maple syrup, the less I liked it. Go figure! After much experimenting and learning, I ended up with my favorite pure syrup being Trader Joe's 100% Pure Maple Grade B syrup. This actually tastes the most, to me, like the brands of pancake syrup I grew up with. I also learned that there are some major differences among the different grades that syrups use on their labels -- and there are reasons why I (personally) like Grade B best, and it isn't really an inferior type of syrup. It just has different properties from the others. Following is a really great explanation of various grades of maple syrups, and I hope it is helpful for anyone deciding to take the plunge and start using the real thing, instead of constantly reading the latest label on any of the mainstream pancake syrups. I wish I'd had this info when I first started experimenting with pure maple syrups -- I'd have saved a lot of $$ !! Here is the link: http://www.cookingforengineers.com/article/16/Maple-Syrup-Grades * All posts for product information must include the applicable country * Archives are at: Http://Listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?LIST=CELIAC