7 Foods That Aren’t Always What They Claim To Be (4 of 4)

Maple Syrup

Before you buy that next flask of maple syrup to put on your pancakes, make sure to get a good look at that label. And don’t be fooled by the picture of a maple leaf either! In many cases, what you’re actually getting is high fructose corn syrup with “maple” flavoring. Your best bet is to buy the stuff from Vermont since they take strict measures to ensure its authenticity.

Raw Almond

When you’re looking to incorporate nuts into a healthy diet, go for the raw kind. The lack of processing means they retain all of their nutritional value. There is one problem though: it can be a challenge to buy raw almonds in the US since they have to be pasteurized using certain types of heating methods. You can still get the real raw deal though; just purchase them from a vendor that specializes in imports.