Birch syrup tastes unlike maple syrup; it has a more pronounced taste that is described as a combination of honey, caramel, licorice and molasses, with balsamic notes. Chefs love birch syrup’s unique flavour, which adds a nice touch to a great many dishes. Birch syrup can be used in a range of recipes from desserts to main courses to dressings and marinades.
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In Asia, sap collected from birch trees during spring thaw is widely used, particularly in China, Korea, Eastern Russia and Japan. Scandinavians have been collecting birch sap for thousands of years and use it to make a sparkling wine and thirst-quenching beers.In North America, Aboriginals have been collecting birch sap since time immemorial, often drinking it straight from the tree! Maison du Bouleau Blanc has been offering Quebec consumers premium, artisanal birch syrup since 2009. Click here for nutrition facts. |