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- [Mark] This is Mark Isselhardt,

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maple specialist with
University of Vermont Extension.

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This is a Vermont Maple Minute.

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Plastic, glass, or tin, which is best?

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Maple syrup is packed in a
variety of retail containers

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and available for sale.

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Glass allows the color
and clarity of maple syrup

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to clearly show.

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A wide range of designs are available.

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Glass is also best

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for main maintaining the
flavor of maple syrup.

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Plastic is best for shipping.

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It maintains the flavor of the syrup,

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although color can darken
somewhat over time.

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Metal or tin is the traditional packaging,

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and appeals to many customers.

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It also maintains color quite well.

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Regardless of the packaging,

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once opened, maple syrup needs
to be refrigerated or frozen

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to maintain quality and
flavor of the product.

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This has been a Vermont Maple Minute.

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I am Mark Isselhardt,

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maple specialist with
University of Vermont Extension.