Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 87 - Honey And Maple Syrup
Subchapter II - Maple Syrup and Certain Other Maple Products
Section ATCP 87.24 - Maple-derived water
Current through August 26, 2024
Maple-derived water obtained by the reverse osmosis treatment of maple sap may be used to clean evaporators or other equipment surfaces that contact maple sap before the maple sap is subjected to concentration by heating if all of the following apply:
(1) The maple-derived water does not have any objectionable odors, flavors, or slime. The maple sap concentration facility operator shall sample and organoleptically evaluate the maple-derived water daily.
(2) Chemical treatment of the maple-derived water complies with s. ATCP 70.20(4).
(3) Any storage tank used to hold maple-derived water shall be constructed to meet the requirements of s. ATCP 70.12(2) and shall be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized at least once every 24 hours.
(4) The maple-derived water shall not be stored more than 24 hours before use.
(5) Distribution lines and hose stations used to distribute the maple-derived water shall be clearly identified and not permanently connected to food product vessels. If a distribution line is temporarily connected to a food product vessel, there shall be an atmospheric break and automatic controls to prevent the maple-derived water from contacting food product.
