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12ax7
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At those prices, I just might order some when I run out.
Whenever I go to Canada, I buy canned maple syrup and bring it over. It keeps well and I don't have to worry about it breaking in my suitcase. We're not big on pancakes, so a liter will last us a year. |
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12ax7
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:35 am Post subject: |
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Well, it depends where you are in North America. The price fluctuates a lot depending on whether it is produced in your region or not. I usually get maple syrup from my uncle (he's a producer).
In any case, 6x250ml for 35000won is not as good a price as I pay back home, but it's still fair. One 250ml bottle will set you back 15$ at the duty free shop at Lester B. Pearson in Toronto. 
My problem is not the price, it's the syrup itself. It's very thin and light. It's practically flavourless. I prefer the darker stuff. |
I'm from Western New England, so it's not as if there are big transportation costs back home. Costco syrup is still cheaper there, however, despite local production. I assume it's more an issue of economies of scale. As you say though, the quality is lower. |
Yes, the quality is just not all that great. Frankly, Aunt Jemima is more flavourful than the stuff I've had from Costco.
I wonder if maybe they are getting the same stock they sell to the Japanese. Japanese tend to like certain things a little less bold tasting than we do. |
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northway
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:38 am Post subject: |
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| I wonder if maybe they are getting the same stock they sell to the Japanese. Japanese tend to like certain things a little less bold tasting than we do. |
I'm guessing it has more to do with cheap syrup being the less flavorful stuff, regardless of how acceptable it is to an East Asian palette. |
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kiwismile
Joined: 14 Jan 2012
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:08 am Post subject: |
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| Thank you everyone^^ I'll check out Costco, then iHerb. Happy Lunar New Year y'all! |
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NYC_Gal 2.0
Joined: 10 Dec 2010
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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| 12ax7 wrote: |
At those prices, I just might order some when I run out.
Whenever I go to Canada, I buy canned maple syrup and bring it over. It keeps well and I don't have to worry about it breaking in my suitcase. We're not big on pancakes, so a liter will last us a year. |
It's totally worth it. I don't do pancakes, but use it in baking, or to sweeten coffee. |
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12ax7
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 6:39 am Post subject: |
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| NYC_Gal 2.0 wrote: |
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At those prices, I just might order some when I run out.
Whenever I go to Canada, I buy canned maple syrup and bring it over. It keeps well and I don't have to worry about it breaking in my suitcase. We're not big on pancakes, so a liter will last us a year. |
It's totally worth it. I don't do pancakes, but use it in baking, or to sweeten coffee. |
Since you use it to sweeten coffee, you might want to try Korean acacia honey when you feel like trying something new. That's what I put in my tea and coffee (I'll use maple syrup when I feel homesick). It's delicious, tastes just like you'd imagine acacia honey would taste like. We buy our honey from Hansalim, so it's 100% pure and certified organic. |
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NYC_Gal 2.0
Joined: 10 Dec 2010
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:51 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks. I'll try it. I'm very particular with honey, but I'll give it a go. |
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Just switch to Mrs. Butterworth's, problem solved. |
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