It had long been suspected that the egg came first but now we have the scientific proof that shows that in fact the chicken came first, said Dr. Colin Freeman, from Sheffield University's Department of Engineering Materials, according to the Mail.
Best Answer: The sap should be stored at a temperature of 38 degrees F or colder, used within 7 days of collection and boiled prior to use to eliminate any possible bacteria growth.
In general, it takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup. The sugar content of the syrup differs from year to year. Sometimes it takes more and somet â¦ imes less. Weather is a factor.