Sec.22-33-C11. Quality seal grade standards for maple syrup

(a) Maple products marketed under the Connecticut Quality Seal shall meet the requirements of the general regulations pertaining to the Connecticut Quality Seal Program and the additional regulations as set forth in this section.

(b) Grades

(1) The following grades of maple syrup are eligible to bear the Quality Seal: U.S. grade A light amber, U.S. grade A medium amber, and U.S. grade A dark amber.

(2) Such syrup shall be equal to or above the minimum limits of color and flavor established for the specified grade by the United States Department of Agriculture, Federal Regulation Title 7 CFR 52.5961 to 52.5967, inclusive.

(c) Filtering

(1) The only maple syrup upon which the Quality Seal may be affixed shall consist of 100 percent pure maple syrup which has been filtered at the time of packing and is free of any material other than pure, clear, clean, liquid maple syrup in sanitary condition.

(d) Packing

All maple syrup marketed under the Connecticut Quality Seal shall be packed at a temperature of 180°F or higher.

(e) Maple Products Other Than Syrup

(1) The only maple products upon which the Quality Seal may be affixed shall be made of pure maple syrup.

(2) Products made from such syrup shall contain no sugars, except pure maple sugar and contain no other ingredients except that cream, nuts, and butter may be ingredients of maple fudge.

(f) Packing Facilities

(1) The facilities in which Quality Seal maple products are packed shall be kept neat, clean, and sanitary and shall contain such equipment as is necessary to pack maple products.

(Effective May 19, 1989)