New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Agr - Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
Chapter Agr 900 - STANDARDS FOR FARM PRODUCTS: BRANDS, LABELS, GRADES
Part Agr 904 - MAPLE SYRUP
Section Agr 904.05 - Maple Syrup Grades Established

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Agr 904.05

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) By January 1, 2016, maple producers shall apply the maple grades as specified in (b) through (f) below to all pure maple syrup.

(b) "Grade A Golden Color, Delicate Taste" shall have the following characteristics:

(1) The syrup shall be pure maple syrup that is clean and practically clear or better;

(2) The color shall be as light as or lighter in color than the golden color as described in Agr 904.04, and have a delicate or mild taste;

(3) The syrup shall be practically free from damage caused by objectionable odor or flavor, such as but not limited to scorching, buddiness or bitterness; and

(4) The syrup shall be free from serious damage.

(c) "Grade A Amber Color, Rich Taste" syrup shall have the following characteristics:

(1) The syrup shall be pure maple syrup that is clean and practically clear or better;

(2) The color shall be darker in color than golden, but shall be no darker than the amber color as described in Agr 904.04, and have a rich or full-bodied taste;

(3) The syrup shall be practically free from damage caused by objectionable odor or flavor, such as but not limited to scorching, buddiness, or bitterness; and

(4) The syrup shall be free from serious damage.

(d) "Grade A Dark, Robust Taste" syrup shall have the following characteristics:

(1) The syrup shall be pure maple syrup that is clean and practically clear or better;

(2) The color shall be darker in color than amber, but shall be no darker than the dark color as described in Agr 904.04, and have a robust or strong taste;

(3) The syrup shall be practically free from damage caused by objectionable odor or flavor, such as but not limited to scorching, buddiness, or bitterness; and

(4) The syrup shall be free from serious damage.

(e) "Grade A Very Dark, Strong Taste" syrup shall have the following characteristics:

(1) The syrup shall be pure maple syrup that is clean and practically clear or better;

(2) The color shall be darker in color than dark as described in Agr 904.04, and have a very strong taste;

(3) The syrup shall be practically free from damage caused by objectionable odor or flavor, such as but not limited to scorching, buddiness, or bitterness; and

(4) The syrup shall be free from serious damage.

(f) "Processing Grade" syrup shall have the following characteristics:

(1) The syrup shall be pure maple syrup that may have objectionable odors or flavors;

(2) The syrup shall not be graded as grade A;

(3) The syrup shall not be placed in packaged maple syrup containers and shall not be sold, offered for sale, or exposed for sale as packaged maple syrup; and

(4) The syrup shall be designated or labeled as "Processing Grade".

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