Roddenberrys Northwoods Sugar Free Syrup

By: Ann H | May 25, 2007
1 star

This review was done by Ann H. In her words, "I am a 20 year old from southern Louisiana who is currently a 3rd year Marketing major at the University of Southern Louisiana. I am a bonifide "healthy product foodie!" My ultimate goal is to work in the marketing and development department of a healthy food company...like Amy's or Kashi."

Syrup Because of my waffle/ pancake obsession, I have become somewhat of a syrup connoisseur. I picked up the Roddenbery's Northwoods Sugar Free Syrup at the store out of curiosity, and more so because my usual Log Cabin Sugar Free syrup was out of stock.

I can sum up the taste of the Roddenbery's Syrup in one word: Blaaaahhhhhhh! It was flavorless, thin and runny, and had an unusual metallic-like after taste. The back label of the syrup contains the statement: “Enjoy thick rich sugar free syrup based on an over 100 year tradition of quality ingredients.” This claim rubbed me in all the wrong ways, mainly because it is a bold face lie for this syrup was by no means thick or rich!

Also, I don’t know in what world cellulose gum, phosphoric acid, sodium hexametaphosphate, and acesulfame potassium qualify as "quality ingredients." Y'all should know that there is little else on this Earth that I detest more than false advertising and this is a perfect example. I was extremely disappointed in this product and I couldn't help feeling like I had wasted 2 perfectly good Van's Multi-Grain waffles by covering them in this quasi-syrup concoction.

I will give the Roddenbery's peeps one very small pat on the back for one thing, as a sugar free alternative, the nutrition facts are not too bad. One 1/4 cup serving only has 30 calories, no fat or protein and 11 grams total carbohydrates all of which are sugar alcohols so there is no sugar.

I suppose if I were forced to put a positive spin on this experience, I could view it as a lesson learned: Don't spend money on a pricey product if you (a) have not heard about the quality from someone who has tried it or (b) the ingredients lists reads like some advanced biochemistry textbook!

Roddenberry's Northwoods Sugar Free Syrup was $2.49 but people please heed my advice and do not waste your money on this stuff. Instead, go for the aforementioned Log Cabin Sugar Free syrup.
* note from Tanya: I also like Aunt Jemima Butter Lite Syrup [read the review] and we previously reviewed Van's Organic Soy Flax Waffles here.

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Wed: June 6, 2007
mrbunsrocks said:

I could be missing something, as I'm a new reader here.....but why not just use the real deal - maple syrup? Don't use too much and it's a lovely addition to a multi-grain waffle. :)

Sat: June 9, 2007
Chocoholic said:

Aunt Jemima's lite syrup is very tasty. That is what i buy.

Sat: January 5, 2008
Memmie said:

I agree with Ann H. My son was down to visit for a few days for a funeral and I thought I would make him a good breakfast of French Toast and an egg. When I poured the Roddenberry's Northwoods Lite syrup over the French Toast, we BOTH looked at each other and said, "what's wrong with this syrup?" It was RUNNY, THIN and had an "odd taste" to it.

I would never buy this again and I would NEVER recommend it to anyone...whether they're watching their calories or not! YUCK!