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Página 109 - Chemically considered, each molecule of sugar consists of six atoms of carbon, twelve atoms of hydrogen and six atoms of oxygen.
Página 112 - ... months or even more. When the alcoholic fermentation is allowed to take place in a cool cellar and the casks then removed to a warmer place, the time of vinegar formation may be reduced from that given above to 15 to 18 months. Where the alcoholic fermentation is hastened by the use of yeast and the acetic fermentation favored by the proper temperature and addition of a vinegar " starter," it is possible to produce good merchantable vinegar in casks in 6 to 12 months.
Página 135 - ... temperature than the preceding one or the juice has not been properly filtered or has not been filtered at all. In other cases the juice has been sterilized at such a high temperature that it has a disagreeable scorched taste. It should be remembered that attempts to sterilize at a temperature above 195° F.
Página 134 - ... and twist until the greater part of the juice is expressed. Then gradually heat the juice in a double boiler or a large stone jar in a pan of hot water, so that the juice does not come in direct contact with the fire, at a temperature of 180 degrees F.
Página 163 - Lime and lime without manure, Will make both farm and farmer poor.' "This does not mean that lime should never be used, nor that lime should be mixed with manure; but that lime and manure should follow each other in an intelligently ordered succession.
Página 112 - Use sound, ripe apples, picked or picked up before they have become dirty, if possible, otherwise washed. Observe the ordinary precautions to secure cleanliness in grinding and pressing, and discard all juice from second pressings. If possible, let the juice stand in some large receptacle for a few days to settle, then draw off the clear portion into well-cleaned barrels which have been treated with steam or boiling water, filling them only two-thirds or three-fourths full.
Página 80 - The Secretary of Agriculture is hereby directed to obtain in the open market samples of seeds of grass, clover, or alfalfa, test the same, and if any such seeds are found to be adulterated or misbranded. or any seeds of Canada...
Página 134 - Fit a thin board over the bottom of an ordinary washboiler, set the filled bottles (ordinary glass fruit jars are just as good) in it, fill in with water around the bottles to within about an inch of the tops and gradually heat until it is about to simmer. Then take the bottles out and cork or seal immediately. It is a good idea to take the further...
Página 134 - HOME MANUFACTURE. Use only clean, sound, well-ripened but not over-ripe grapes. If an ordinary cider mill is at hand, it may be used for crushing and pressing, or the grapes may be crushed and pressed with the hands. If a light-colored juice is desired, put the crushed grapes in a cleanly washed cloth sack and tie up. Then either hang up securely and twist it or let two persons take hold, one on each end of the sack (fig.
Página 135 - Many people do not even go to the trouble of letting the juice settle after straining it, but reheat and seal it up immediately, simply setting the vessels away in a cool place in an upright position where they will be undisturbed. The juice is thus allowed to settle, and when wanted for use the clear juice is simply taken off the sediment.