Maple Syrup

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What type of conditions are ideal for sap to run?

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Warm days and cold nights.

Front

What creates pressure within the tree that pushes the sap back down towards the roots during the day?

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Warmer temperatures.

Front

When trying to identify a maple tree in the winter, what type of branching should you look for?

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Opposite branching.

Front

What is the freezing point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

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32 degrees F.

Front

What does 'sinsibuckwud' mean in Algonquin?

Back

Drawn from wood.

Front

What is the primary tree used to produce maple syrup?

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Sugar maple.

Front

What process involves collecting sap from maple trees?

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Tapping.

Front

What is the main sugar found in maple sap?

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Sucrose.

Front

How long does it typically take to boil sap down to make maple syrup?

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Approximately 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of syrup.

Front

What is the role of temperature fluctuations in sap production?

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They create pressure changes that help sap flow.