Dills Maple Products

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*It takes around 40 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of maple syrup.

*A gallon of pure Maple Syrup weighs 11 pounds.

*The sugar content of sap averages 2.0%

*It takes one gallon of syrup to produce eight pounds of candy or sugar.

*The harvest season ends with the arrival of warm spring nights and early bud development in the trees.

*There are over 200 different species of trees in the maple family.

*Tapping does no permanent damage and only 10 percent of the sap is collected each year. Many maple trees have been tapped for 150 or more years.

*Native Americans were the first sugar makers and they taught the Europeans all about the process.

*The sap "runs" when the temperatures fall below freezing at night and then thaws during the day. The freezing point is 32 degrees F.

*Maple syrup comes in different grades:
Grade A Golden Color~Delicate, smooth flavor, made earlier in the season during colder climates. Grade A Amber Color~Rich tasting maple syrup. This maple syrup is slightly darker, and is produced mid-season. Its unique subtle flavor is most often used for table syrup. Grade A Dark Color~Robust taste, full-bodied syrup. Both the color and the maple flavor are a bit stronger and more intense. This versatile grade is great as a topping and for cooking. Its strong maple flavor also lends itself to meat glazes, cooking recipes, and atop of waffles, pancakes, or oatmeal. Grade A Very Dark Color~ Strong Maple taste. Used primarily as a commercial ingredient. This maple syrup grade is very popular among food manufacturers. Produced last in the season, this maple syrup is exceptionally robust. Its intense maple flavor is perfect for baking, and many food brands and chefs rely on this specific grade for recipes.

*Maple syrup is a better Sweetener! No additives, or preservatives. No fat, or cholesterol. More sweetening power than honey or corn syrup.

*A maple tree needs to be about 40 years old and have a diameter of 10 inches before tapping is recommended.

*The production of pure maple syrup is the oldest agricultural enterprise in the United States.