Questions 31-40
What is maple syrup?
made from the sap of the maple tree
added to food or used in cooking
colour described as 31
very 32 compared to refined sugar
The maple tree
has many species
needs sunny days and cool nights
maple leaf has been on the Canadian flag since 1964
needs moist soil but does not need fertiliser as well
best growing conditions and 33 are in Canada and North America
Early maple sugar producers
made holes in the tree trunks
used hot 34 to heat the sap
used tree bark to make containers for collection
sweetened food and drink with sugar
Today’s maple syrup
The trees
Tree trunks may not have the correct 35 until they have been growing for 40 years.
The changing temperature and movement of water within the tree produces the sap.
The production
A tap drilled into the trunk and a 36 carries the sap into a bucket.
Large pans of sap called evaporators are heated by means of a 37.
A lot of 38 is produced during the evaporation process.
‘Sugar sand’ is removed because it makes the syrup look 39 and affects the taste.
The syrup is ready for use.
A huge quantity of sap is needed to make a 40 of maple syrup.
