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.
The amount of sap you need can vary hovers the average amount of sap needed to make just one gallon of maple syrup is 35 - 50 gallons of sap depending on how much maple sugar there is in the sap.