There is a core group of locals and family who help Alice in the kitchen. These include Mary Hermiston, Helen King, Norma McCleary and Jean Peters. Making the syrup, of course, also takes extra help. We have two evaporators to operate, and a reverse osmosis machine. This process allows the water to be taken from the sap to increase the sweetness level and concentrate the evaporation process.
All maple syrup has a regulation sweetness, measured by hydrometers and refractory tests.
Syrup comes in various grades and colours, from extra light, to light, medium, and amber. Sandy Flats products are sold locally at Smitty's in Peterborough, River Valley Apiaries in Stirling, Doohers Bakery and Empire Cheese in Campbellford.