Maple Research Program
Collection of research into the composition, properties and potential health of maple ingredients and bioactive compounds.
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Information and Events for Maple Syrup Producers
Practical information for sugarmakers in Holmes County, Ohio.
H2O Innovation Manuals and Guides
Manuals and trainings for H2O equipment and management practices
Maple Syrup Density Management
Consistent, accurate measurement of maple syrup density is a challenge for many maple syrup producers. In maple sap and maple syrup, Brix may be determined using either density (hydrometer or hydrotherm) or refractometry (optical or digital refractometer). This is a guide to determining density of maple syrup.
Maple syrup amounts converter
Conversion and nutrition information for maple syrup.
Maple Business Resources
Useful materials for developing a business plan for your maple operation
Chemical and microbial characterization of ropy maple sap and syrup
Ropiness of maple syrup is a phenomenon that can occur several times in the season. The alteration known as ÒropinessÓ is characterized by a viscous, thick, slimy/jelly-like texture which, although not noticeably altering the taste, renders the product unpleasant in terms of mouthfeel. The aim of this study was to estimate the economic impact of production of ropy maple syrup in the region of Quebec, to more deeply identify and characterize bacteria associated to this type of quality defect, and to study the composition of Polysaccharides found in stringy maple syrup.
A Slow Boil: Marketing’s Long Game
A common marketing mistake is starting with the tools: social media, labels, or logos. Instead, marketing starts with: the business story, business goals, and identifying customers.
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Ropy Maple syrup
Analysis of research into causes of ropy syrup and prevention.