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    Not OP, but one thing that is kind-of a luxury here is maple syrup, which I buy infrequently as a treat - but so far, I had always bought the cheapest (US) variant I found here in Europe. Seeing that I buy it so infrequently anyway, I will go for a more premium Canadian one for sure next time I buy some.

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      It’s kind of a luxury here in Canada, too, honestly. It’s expensive!

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        That seems to be regional.

        Perhaps there’s some interprovincial barriers that we’re not aware of.

        Growing up on the west coast, real maple syrup was a luxury.

        Where we are now in Eastern Ontario, we buy it by the litre or even by the case. Our teens pour it freely all over their plates.

        We use the medium or amber at the table, and the darkest we can get for baking.

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          It might depend on where you are? I still see them labeled grade A/B here in the US, but some will say light or amber too.

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            I think that may be US labeling still in use in Vermont and New York.

            Canadian maple syrup hasn’t been graded that way for some time. We’re in a syrup producing region and get it locally from producers.

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        they wouldnt call it maple syrup then. health food store will sell authentic maple syrups.