The Chemical Composition of Maple Syrup

2007/10/01 by David W. Ball · 130 citations
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paper · doi:10.1021/ed084p1647

published in Journal of Chemical Education 84(10), 1647 (American Chemical Society)

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Abstract

Maple syrup is one of several high-sugar liquids that humans consume. However, maple syrup is more than just a concentrated sugar solution. Here, we review the chemical composition of maple syrup.

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