Health benefits in every drop of wildly Canadian maple syrup: Contains essential nutrients zinc, iron, calcium and potassium. Zinc assists in keeping white blood cells, which help protect against colds and viruses. Rich source of antioxidants, which aid in lowering the risk of heart disease and reducing the aging of cells. A splash of maple syrup in your mashed turnip or sweet potatoes not only tastes great-it's good for you! Contain less calories than other traditional sweeteners, such as white sugar, making it a healthier alternative! Ingredients: pure maple syrup.