Description
The Real Sirop de Liège 25 g is the smallest portion of Vrai Sirop de Liège from Siroperie Meurens. Presented in a sealed individual cup, it holds just the right amount for one or two slices of bread. It is the format you find on breakfast trays in hotels and B&Bs in Belgium.
Real Sirop de Liège 25 g: a ready-to-serve portion
Each cup stays sealed until the moment you enjoy it: simply peel off the lid. No shared cutlery, no opened jar to close again. This format is also handy for slipping a portion into a lunch box, a hiking bag or a picnic basket.
The syrup is made in Aubel, in the heart of the Pays de Herve (Herve region), by Siroperie Meurens. It takes around 400 g of fruit to make 100 g of syrup.
Ingredients
Concentrated fruit juices 65% (pears, apples, date), sugar 35%, acidity regulator: citric acid.
Average nutritional values per 100 g
- Energy: 1194 kJ / 281 kcal
- Fat: < 0.5 g, of which saturates: < 0.1 g
- Carbohydrate: 68 g, of which sugars: 62 g
- Fibre: 2 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Salt: 0.02 g
What does a 25 g cup contain?
Calculated from the average values above, a 25 g cup provides around 298 kJ (70 kcal), including 15.5 g of sugars. It is a measured portion, handy for treating yourself without opening a large jar, and easy to offer to children and adults alike.
How to use these portions of Sirop de Liège?
- At breakfast, on a slice of bread, a rusk or a croissant.
- With a piece of Herve cheese, the region’s traditional pairing.
- On a crêpe or a still-warm waffle.
- To taste Sirop de Liège before buying a larger jar, or to let friends passing through discover its flavour.
Real Sirop de Liège 25 g: format and storage
Packaging: sealed cup of Real Sirop de Liège 25 g. Sirop de Liège keeps for around 3 years at room temperature. Once the cup is opened, eat the syrup promptly.
For professionals and large gatherings
Do you run a hotel, a holiday cottage or a canteen, or are you organising a brunch? The same cups are available in a display of 200 portions of 25 g. For a slightly more generous portion, choose the individual 80 g jar. All the other sizes are gathered in our Sirop de Liège section.
Siroperie Meurens, in Aubel since 1902
Clément Meurens founded his syrup works in 1902, near Aubel railway station, to stay close to the orchards of the Pays de Herve. Vrai Sirop de Liège, a trademark registered in 1947, became the company’s flagship product. The fruit is pressed, then the juices are concentrated before being put into jars or cups.
Real Sirop de Liège 25 g: frequently asked questions
Does Real Sirop de Liège 25 g contain added sugar?
Yes: the recipe contains 35% sugar to 65% concentrated fruit juices. For a version with no added sugar, discover the artisanal syrups from Nyssen and Charlier.
Does it contain preservatives or colourings?
According to Siroperie Meurens, its syrups contain neither preservatives nor colourings. The only additive listed is citric acid, used as an acidity regulator.
How do I order it?
Add it to your basket along with other regional specialities: delivery is free from €80 incl. VAT to Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
