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.
An immense amount of sap is required to produce maple syrup, because the watery sap must be reduced to achieve the proper consistency and taste. Although the exact amount depends on the sweetness of the sap, in general it takes about 40 times as much maple sap to produce a portion of syrup.