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How long can I store sap? Sap is a highly perishable product. This article explains what happens as it is stored, and how to avoid problems.
Year: 2017
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Analysis of plastic residues in maple sap and syrup collected from tubing systems sanitized with isopropyl alcohol
A plastic tubing system operated under vacuum is usually used to collect sap from maple trees during spring time to produce maple syrup. This system is commonly sanitized with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to remove microbial contamination colonizing the system during the sugar season. Questions have been raised whether IPA would contribute to the leaching of plastic residues in maple sap and syrup coming from sanitized systems.
Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Density
This video offers a detailed explanation for evaluating density when grading syrup.
Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Flavor
This video offers a detailed explanation for evaluating flavor when grading syrup.
Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Clarity
This video offers a detailed explanation for evaluating clarity when grading syrup.
Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Color
This video offers a detailed explanation for evaluating color when grading syrup.
Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Clarity
Why it matters to have syrup free of particulates, and how to filter it to do so.
Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Flavor
What variables impact syrup flavor, and how to check for and avoid off-flavors.
Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Density
How to manage and measure the density of maple syrup and why it matters.
Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Color
The importance of managing and measuring syrup color.