Mold in Maple Syrup
Mold is a serious concern in maple syrup production. Any attempt to sell maple syrup contaminated with mold is prohibited in the U.S. Fortunately, mold growth can be prevented through proper production and packaging practices.
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North American Maple Syrup Producers Manual, 3rd Ed.
Since 1958 the North American Maple Syrup Producers Manual has served as a basic reference source for the production of pure maple products. This 2022 edition provides up-to-date, science-based information and recommendations relating to all aspects of the industry. The guidelines presented will help users ranging from the hobby and beginning producer level to those well-established in the industry. In addition, the information herein will benefit foresters, land managers, Extension and outreach personnel, and others aiming to provide assistance to those in the maple industry. Numerous photographs, tables, a glossary and hyperlinks to selected source materials are included.
This publication is also available in print, at www.mapleresearch.org/ordermanual.
Blending Syrup Part II: Blending Heavy Syrup with Water or Sap to Lower Its Density – Determining How Much I Need
This article will demonstrate how to determine the amount of sap or water to add to heavy syrup to reduce its density to the desired level.
Blending Syrup Part I: Blending Off-Density Syrup with Other Syrup to Adjust the Density – Determining How Much I Need
This article demonstrates how to use alligation to determine weights or volumes to mix when combining two syrups to obtain a blend with the desired density.