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During evaporation, sap is concentrated to the desired sugar content and the chemical changes that occur during the heating process cause the color and flavor of maple syrup to develop. Boiling time and microorganisms in the sap cause syrup to darken; reducing boiling time and killing microorganisms through UV treatment can help produce a lighter-colored syrup.
