OMAFRA inspectors

[Allan Limoges]

0 lead 76% light (whatever that means) and 65.3 brix

[wiam]

0 lead 76% light (whatever that means) and 65.3 brix

That is the light transmission. Tells you what grade

[BryanEx]

OMAFRA is not obligated to pay for the syrup they take for testing. They do it as a courtesy to the producer. Allan, 0 lead is what we need in the maple industry so for that I thank you. The 75% light I presume refers to our grading in Ontario but the 65.3 brix means you are under density for legal maple syrup. You are not far off but enough that your syrup will spoil and is not up to standards in
Ontario. The other issues OMAFRA tends to check are all the labeling laws (name, address, grade, volume, etc). Based on what I've read from some States OMAFRA is pretty easy to meet guidelines with.

- Bryan Ex

[Big_Eddy]

Allan

Read the info at the attached link. Provides a clear picture of Ontario regulations.

http://www.ontariomaple.com/pages/maple_regulations/

I recall reading that the lowest density tested by OMFRA last year was in the 40-something Brix range - and the producer thought it was syrup. I like the idea of spot checks and enforcement at the level it's at now. Keeps things reputable without a lot of headaches.

[jow]

What's the deal if your not selling any? I produce enough for family and friends....can omafra still come in if they see me boiling?