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http//www.southernmatters.com
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The middle of the syrup campaign on a farm
factory in Statenville, Georgia. Undated,
probably late 1800s.
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In contrast to sugar production, syrup production
was scattered throughout the S.E. US and was
generally a smaller enterprise.
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Tobacco Barns, Goat Shelter, Mulberries, Pecans,
Chickens
Smoke House, Ice House, Out House, Well Shelter
(Wash Pots c.)
Corn Storage
Vehicle Shed
Mule Shelter

Cow Barn
Pack Houses
Bee Yard
Muscadines
Feed Mill
Blacksmith Shop
Small Fruits
Sugar Mill Yard
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The Sugar-mill yard was the site of many family
activitiesmaking syrup, killing hogs, putting on
a spread. In short, the sugar-mill yard, along
with the porch, was a focal point, a backdrop for
rural culture.
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Bourbon (including two dozen synonyms, including
Home Green) is a cane of particular significance
historically, but it ratoons poorly.
Morphologically, this cane is almost identical to
CP 72-1210.
Black Cheribon (including two dozen synonyms,
including Louisiana Purple) was also of
particular importance both for production and as
the most used ancestor in breeding. This may be
the same cane as Georgia Red.
Ribbon (historical) was famous all over the SE
U.S. for syrup production. It comes back from
the stubble poorly, too, and is not very
productive.
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Proliferation of iron works in Georgia to meet
the demands of industry and agriculture,
including syrup production.
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The three-roller cane mill was probably invented
by Jesuits in the U.S.


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The modern way (while preserving the tradition
easier, cleaner . . .).
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Cane SugarTable SugarBeet Sugar
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Invertase an enzyme that breaks sucrose into
glucose fructose.
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too much invertase
too much time
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Quality Enhancement

• Crystallization

Syrup is 85-91 sucrose and when produced at a
desirable density, crystals form. Judicious use
of invertase . . . . a practical solution after
five years of experimentation.

• Flocculate

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