The American Indians were the first to discover the secret of the maple tree by observing that red squirrels licked the sap off branches cracked by frost in winter. The warmth of the spring sun evaporated some of the water in the sap, making it even sweeter. Today Shady Maple Farms analyse, inspect and grade only the best organic maple syrup from 1500 farms across Quebec, Canada. Ingredients Contains only pure organic maple syrup.