Pure maple syrup in this class has a light amber color and a rich or full-bodied taste. It is the product of choice for consumers preferring a fullbodied tasting syrup of medium taste intensity.

Pure maple syrup in this class has a dark color and a more robust or stronger taste than syrup in lighter color classes. It is the product of choice for consumers preferring a dark colored syrup with substantial or robust taste.

Pure maple syrup in this class has a very strong taste. It is generally recommended for cooking purposes but some consumers may prefer it for table use.