Certified Organic by QAI. This product is 100% pure and all natural. Pure maple syrup comes from maple trees every spring, thus our name: SpringTree. Because SpringTree maple syrup comes from mature maple trees in old forests, no fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides are ever needed. SpringTree maple syrup comes to you just as nature provides it. This maple syrup is officially designated - extra dark for cooking - But its delicious and distinctive maple flavor, and beautiful color, makes it ideal for pancakes and waffles, on which it is most frequently used. Product of Canada.