Maple Syrup Grading Fundamentals: Clarity
Why it matters to have syrup free of particulates, and how to filter it to do so.
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Why it matters to have syrup free of particulates, and how to filter it to do so.
This video offers a detailed explanation for evaluating color when grading syrup.
The importance of managing and measuring syrup color.
How to manage and measure the density of maple syrup and why it matters.
This video offers a detailed explanation for evaluating density when grading syrup.
What variables impact syrup flavor, and how to check for and avoid off-flavors.
This video offers a detailed explanation for evaluating flavor when grading syrup.
Most people recognize good tasting syrup and many can pick out when syrup tastes off, but occasionally there is a flavor that is not easily identified. Mark Isselhardt, UVM Extension, and Henry Mackres, retired Vermont Chief of Consumer Protection, discuss syrup flavors (and off-flavors) and sample syrup sent in advance of the session for diagnoses.
As the maple water industry has grown, this study conducted a taste test of various brands of commonly available maple waters.
How to collect the most sap possible using efficient techniques.