Syrup Clarification with Filter Press

What happens here

Once the maple syrup is produced from the evaporator, it is still very hot. At this stage, it is mixed with food-grade diatomaceous earth (DE). The DE acts as a filtering aid, trapping small impurities and 'sugar sand' that can give syrup a cloudy appearance. This mixture is then pumped through a filter press. The filter press effectively separates the clear, finished maple syrup from the DE and any suspended particles, resulting in a clean, transparent, and pure final product ready for packaging or immediate consumption.

Goal: Hot maple syrup is mixed with diatomaceous earth and then passed through a filter press to remove impurities and achieve a clear, pure product.