# Maple Vinegar Condiments The Maple Guild Naturally Ferments Sap to Make This Unique Condiment By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-04-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-vinegar References: [shop.mapleguild](https://shop.mapleguild.com/collections/products/products/maple-guild-organic-maple-vinegar) The Maple Guild recently launched its Organic Maple Vinegar, a unique premium condiment made from naturally fermented sap from Vermont Maple trees. The vinegar can be used in similar ways to balsamic vinegar, such as in a [salad dressing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bragg-acv-vinaigrettes), where its sweeter and less sharp flavor can be appreciated. At this year's Natural Products Expo West, The Maple Guild's Organic Maple Vinegar received the New Hope NEXTY Award for Best New Condiment. In the past year, record harvests of maple syrup have inspired [maple product producers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-butter-spread) to come up with new products that show maple syrup as more than just a sweetener. At the same time, consumer interest in [naturally fermented foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haymaker) is rising, making this new condiment the perfect convergence of forward-thinking ideas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Organic Maple Vinegar:** Opportunity for the food industry to incorporate naturally fermented sap from maple trees into a variety of products - **Maple as More Than a Sweetener:** Potential for maple syrup to be positioned as a versatile ingredient in industries beyond food, such as personal care or household cleaning products - **Consumer Interest in Naturally Fermented Foods:** Opportunity for the food industry to develop new products and flavors using natural fermentation techniques ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating organic maple vinegar as a unique and premium condiment - **Personal Care:** Incorporating maple syrup into various products as a natural and sustainable ingredient - **Household Cleaning:** Positioning maple syrup as an environmentally-friendly and versatile cleaning agent ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autumnal Balsamic Vinegars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-cider-balsamic-vinegar.md) - [Maple Grenadine Cocktail Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-grenadine.md) - [Maple Syrup-Inspired Apple Brandies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandy-maple.md) - [Maple Syrup-Flavored Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-maple-syrup-soda.md) - [Accessible International Maple Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-maple-syrups.md) - [Maple Syrup-Sweetened Digestive Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-bitters.md) - [Maple-Infused Spicy Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-infused-maple-syrup-trio.md) - [Hard Maple Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-maple-seltzer.md) - [Buttery Maple Syrup Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-butter-spread.md)