ATCP 87.11(8) (8) “Maple-derived water” means permeate that is removed by reverse osmosis, or water that is otherwise removed, from sap from trees of the genus Acer.

ATCP 87.11(9) (9) “Maple sap water” means sap from the trees of the genus Acer that has not been concentrated to a solids content of more than 4 percent, or 4 degrees Brix, and is a potentially hazardous food as defined in s. ATCP 70.02 (33).

ATCP 87.11(10) (10) “Maple syrup” means the liquid food derived by concentrating and heating sap from the trees of the genus Acer, as defined in 21 CFR 168.140, having a solids content of not less than 66 percent by weight, or 66 degrees Brix, and not containing added sweeteners.

ATCP 87.11(11) (11) “Non-shelf-stable concentrated maple sap” means sap from the trees of the genus Acer that has been concentrated using heating or other methods, has a solids content of more than 4 percent and less than 66 percent by weight, or from 4 to 66 degrees Brix, and will support microbial growth when stored at temperatures not lower than 41°F (5°C) or higher than 135°F (57°C).

ATCP 87.11(12) (12) “Off flavor or odor” means any specific and identifiable or unidentifiable flavor or odor that is not normally found in grade A maple syrup. Off flavors or odors may be related to natural factors or manufacturing practices, and may develop or be acquired during handling or storage.

ATCP 87.11(13) (13) “Packaging” means the transfer of liquid maple products or maple-derived water into a container that is sealed for sale, distribution, or delivery to a customer.

ATCP 87.11(14) (14) “Rich taste” means a full-bodied maple flavor of medium intensity.

ATCP 87.11(15) (15) “Robust taste” means a full-bodied maple flavor of higher than medium intensity.

ATCP 87.11(16) (16) “Shelf-stable concentrated maple sap” means sap from the trees of the genus Acer that has been concentrated using heating or other methods, has a solids content of less than 66 percent by weight, or less than 66 degrees Brix, and will not support microbial growth when stored at temperatures not lower than 41°F (5°C) or higher than 135°F (57°C).

ATCP 87.11(17) (17) “Strong taste” means a full-bodied maple flavor of high intensity.

ATCP 87.11(18) (18) “Taste” means the intensity of maple flavor.

ATCP 87.11(19) (19) “Turbidity” means the suspension of fine mineral particles in the maple syrup such that the syrup clarity is reduced.

ATCP 87.11 History History: EmR 1704: emerg. cr., eff. 3-7-17; CR 16-044: cr. Register May 2017 No. 737, eff. 6-1-17; corrections in (3), (11), (16) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register May 2017 No. 737; correction in (9) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register May 2021 No. 785.

ATCP 87.12 ATCP 87.12 Licensing.

ATCP 87.12(1) (1) Food processing plant license. Unless exempted in s. ATCP 70.06 (11) (e), no person shall process and sell at wholesale liquid maple products, or maple-derived water, without a valid license issued by the department for a food processing plant under s. 97.29, Stats. The person holding a food processing plant license shall meet all applicable requirements of ch. ATCP 70 and this subchapter. A single food processing plant license may apply to a location with a street address and an additional location, without a street address, used solely for concentration of maple sap.

ATCP 87.12(2) (2) Retail food establishment license. Unless exempted in s. ATCP 75.063 (5), no person shall process and sell to consumers liquid maple products, or maple-derived water, without a valid license issued by the department for a retail food establishment under s. 97.30, Stats. The person holding a retail food establishment license shall meet all requirements of s. ATCP 75.03.

ATCP 87.12(3) (3) Food warehouse license. Unless exempted in ss. ATCP 71.01 (4) and 71.02 (1), a person operating a licensed food processing plant that makes liquid maple products, or maple-derived water, and receives, holds for more than 24 hours, and then sells, without further processing, liquid maple products or maple-derived water obtained from another processor, shall hold a food warehouse license under s. 97.27, Stats.

ATCP 87.12 History History: EmR 1704: emerg. cr., eff. 3-7-17; CR 16-044: cr. Register May 2017 No. 737, eff. 6-1-17; corrections in (3) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register May 2017 No. 737; correction in (1), (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register May 2021 No. 785.

ATCP 87.14 ATCP 87.14 Food processing plant facilities used solely for concentration of maple sap.

ATCP 87.14(1) (1) Construction and maintenance; general. Buildings and facilities at a licensed food processing plant used to process liquid maple products, or maple-derived water by methods other than concentration shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with s. ATCP 70.08. Buildings and facilities at a licensed food processing plant used solely for concentration of maple sap shall be of sound construction, and shall be constructed with tightly sealed walls and ceiling to exclude pests. The floor of the food processing facility shall be finished with a smooth, cleanable, and durable material, and shall be maintained in a clean condition. The premises immediately adjacent to the facility shall be well drained and kept free of accumulations of garbage, refuse, and other potential health nuisances.

ATCP 87.14(2) (2) Doors and windows. Doors, windows, skylights, transoms, and other external openings shall be tight-fitting, free of breaks, and effectively screened or protected against the entry of pests. External doors shall be kept closed when not in use.

ATCP 87.14(3) (3) Lighting.

ATCP 87.14(3)(a) (a) Lighting in every area of the maple sap concentration facility, whether natural or artificial, shall be not less than 10 foot candles, or 108 lux.

ATCP 87.14(3)(b) (b) Artificial lights shall be equipped with protective shields and end caps or shatter resistant bulbs.

ATCP 87.14(4) (4) Ventilation. Ventilation in the maple sap concentration facility shall be sufficient to prevent condensation.

ATCP 87.14(5) (5) Toilet and handwashing facilities. All employees working in the maple sap concentration facility shall have convenient access to a sanitary toilet in a toilet room, complying with applicable local law, or a self-contained portable toilet maintained in compliance with ch. NR 113. Each maple sap concentration area shall be equipped with a conveniently located handwashing sink and each sink shall be provided at all times with potable water under pressure, soap in a soap dispenser, a sanitary single-service means of drying the hands, and an easily cleanable covered trash receptacle. A single handwashing facility may also service areas in which pre-package processing, storage, and packaging of liquid maple products and maple-derived water are done, provided the handwashing sink is conveniently located for employee use.

ATCP 87.14(6) (6) Cleaning facilities.

ATCP 87.14(6)(a) (a) If equipment, utensils, or containers are cleaned or sanitized manually, the maple sap concentration facility shall be equipped with a sink comprised of at least 3 compartments that is suitable for all manual cleaning and sanitizing operations. Sinks shall be conveniently located and adequate in number. Each sink shall be constructed of stainless steel or of one or more other materials approved by the department.

ATCP 87.14(6)(b) (b) Every sink compartment shall be large enough to accommodate the immersion of at least 50% of the largest item to be cleaned or sanitized in the sink. Every sink compartment shall be served by hot and cold running water under pressure, and shall be cleaned before each use.