Maple Sap: New Health Benefits & Economic Boost
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Researchers at Michigan State University, Northwestern University, and Montana State University are collaborating to uncover health benefits from maple sap, going beyond syrup for uses like a low-calorie hydration drink for cancer survivors, new yeast from low-quality sap, and ways to combat microbial buildup in sap collection tubes. This project aligns with the One Health initiative, connecting human, animal, plant, and environmental health. Maple sap offers electrolytes similar to coconut water but with fewer calories and sugar, already sold as a drink in Canada and popular in South Korea. The research could inspire new producers, help veterans expand operations, and strengthen the regional economy, potentially marking Michigan as a maple powerhouse while uncovering hidden health perks from nature.
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