Maple Syrup

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What is maple syrup made from?

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Maple syrup is made from the sap of sugar maple trees.

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What temperature conditions are necessary for sap to run?

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Sap runs when it stays warm all day and all night.

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What color is sap compared to syrup?

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Sap is clear, while syrup is brown.

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Which type of maple tree is best for making maple syrup?

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The sugar maple is the best type of maple tree for making maple syrup.

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How can you identify a maple tree in winter?

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Look for opposite branching to identify a maple tree in winter.

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What is the freezing point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

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The freezing point of water is 32 degrees F.

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What is the process of collecting sap from maple trees called?

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The process of collecting sap from maple trees is called tapping.

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What is the main sugar found in maple sap?

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The main sugar found in maple sap is sucrose.

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How long does it take to boil sap to make syrup?

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It typically takes about 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of syrup.

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What is the role of temperature in the sap collection process?

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Temperature fluctuations between freezing and thawing are crucial for sap flow.