Customer Reviews

Joseph's Sugar Free Maple Flavor Syrup, 12oz

5 star:		(49)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

Okay, I was very, very skeptical when I ordered this on the suggestion of a friend who swore it tasted just like real syrup. I've tried nearly all other commercial brands of sugar-free syrup and had come to the confident conclusion that there really was no such thing as a sugar-free syrup that actually tasted anything resembling the real thing.
In fact, before my package arrived, I was already contemplating how I'd get rid of it all after what I anticipated would be a definite dissapointment (yet again) in taste.
I'm very pleased to say that I'll be keeping every single bottle and will probably use it all up before the expiration, hoarding it away for myself like a pirate hoards treasure.
It truly is, by far and away, the best sugar-free syrup I've ever had. It tastes almost exactly like the real thing, both in texture and flavor. Another perk of sugar-free syrup: Absolutely no annoying stickiness should I ever get overzealous in my pouring!
At last my search is over! I'm one very happy camper and truly satisfied customer. Thanks so much, Joseph!!
(Only one complaint: I wish, out of all the bottles, there was at least one equipped with a pour spout in the lid)

I have been using Joseph's Lite Syrup for over a year, have introduced it to many of my friends and all who have tried it, love it. It's thick syrup with a real sugar/maple taste.

After a local store dropped this product, I purchased two cases here through Amazon/factory direct for my friends and family. What I received is 12 leaking bottles with loose lids and 3 of them over half empty. I think Joseph's expects this because the outer of three shipping boxes was lined with a heavy plastic bag. The bottles read, refrigerate after opening, so for all I know, they are all spoiled.

Joseph's has not responded to the E-mail I sent to their customer service and that is most frustrating.


In summary, Great Product, but Joseph's doesn't care once they have your money.

I tried this syrup just to avoid all the calories in regular maple syrup. I used a moderate amount on my pancakes and thought it tasted pretty good. About an hour after eating, I began to paying the price for consuming a product containing maltitol as the sweetener. I've never had so much gas and intestinal discomfort (for about 8 hours). These are well known side-effects of consuming this sugar alcohol and I am quite surprised it's been mentioned in only 1 other review of this product on Amazon. Just Google "maltitol side effects" and you'll get the picture. In my opinion, this product should be not be sold until it is reformulated with another sweetener. There are much better sweeteners than maltitol.

This is wonderful thick syrup with no after-taste. It's the only diet/ diabetic product I've ever eaten that I can honestly say tastes EXACTLY the same. And the Joseph's shop were the fastest ever delivery - literally 3 days from order to delivery. Thanks. Thanks. Thanks.

I purchased this product shortly after being diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. I have to agree with the other reviewers concerning the taste and texture of this syrup - it's amazing! BUT, for those of us who follow a strict diet and have an understanding of the glycemic index - the maltitol syrup used in this product has a GI of 75 ( table sugar = 100 )- which means that a sharp rise in blood sugar can be noted after consuming even a normal serving size of this syrup. The first time I used it I was very upset by my blood sugar test results 2 hours after eating but attributed the rise to the sugar in the pancake mix. The second time I used it, I had the same result but this time there was no sugar in the french toast....... So if you are only trying to use this product to lose or control your WEIGHT, then I'd say go for it. But diabetics, be cautious, and check your blood sugar levels.

Can't do sugar. Have tried scores of SF Syrups. NONE of them can touch the excellence of this product.

Thick, delicious. Perfect. 3 ingredients: Water, Maltitol, Natural Maple Flavor. PERIOD. No chemicals. No garbage.

Have numerous friends & family members hooked on this stuff. My husband & son, who do NOT like "sugar free" prefer this over major label regular syrup.

I use this as my SWEETENER in baking: cheesecakes, white brownies, muffins, pumpkin pies, etc... Unbelievably delicious...

Can you tell I like it? :)

Tried this syrup and love it!!! It tastes like the real thing. Well, maybe very close would be the real comparison. We have tried several of the sugar free syrup's and this one is by far the best one out there. Not only does it have great flavor it also has the consistancy of real syrup,not a watery imitation. Try it you'll love it. Many of our friends are now using this syrup as well. Thanks for a great product. Free shipping is super too!!!!

This is easily the best tasting sugar free breakfast syrup I've ever had. I couldn't really tell the difference between this and regular maple syrup. The key to it is the sugar alcohol in it called maltitol. It has nearly the same chemical structure as sucrose (table sugar), and almost the same amount of sweetness. However, maltitol is not easily digested, and I paid the price for it. Being the moron that I am, I decided to put a ton of this stuff on my Eggo's because it tasted so good. However, not long afterwards, I developed the worse gas, bloating, and cramping that I've ever experienced, and it lasted for at least 6 hours. This is a warning: CONSUME THIS SYRUP IN SMALL QUANTITIES!!! They really should put a warning on the bottle. Anyways, as far as taste goes, this get 5+ stars compared to other sugar free syrups, but it gets knocked a few stars because of the extreme intestinal discomfort it caused me. So, once again, tastes great, but BEWARE!

Joseph's is the BEST sugar-free maple syrup that I have tasted. I have been dieting for "EONS" and have tried many products over the years. This is by far the best in every way. It's thick and the flavor is excellent. Mind you...I have been dieting for so long that I have forgotten what most "good stuff" tastes like. When I was unable to get Joseph's Syrup, I purchased Howard's that I had used in the past. Guess that the taste and texture of Joseph's totally spoiled me because Howard's tasted horrendous and the consistency was so watery that as soon as I was able to get Joseph's again, I tossed that in the trash. Also - Atkins Maple Syrup was DISGUSTING! That went down the drain right after the first mouthful!

Unlike supermarket brand sugar-free maple syrups "Josephs" is made with natural maple flavorings and you can tell the difference. It is the closest product to real maple syrup that I have found. The only draw back is the maltitol. Maltitol will cause gas, flatulence, and has a laxitive effect. I have over consumed and suffered the consequences.