Re: minerals filterd out of maple syrup

I come from the east coast of canada and there are alot of maple trees here and a lot of maple syrup comes from here. My brother used to pick the dried sap off the trees when we were little and chew it, said it was like gum and loved it. it tasted like a tree to me at the time hahahah.... Ill try some next time I see some, also as for the sap "water" I dont think it really tastes like anything much. My friends father used to make syrup and always had lots around in the season. Maple butter(which isnt really butter) is also a nice treat as well- its just cooked to a higher temp so that its thicker and more like a butter or soft fudge. i figure if you are going to have a treat might as well be something thats a little better for you EH!!!!