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For display purposes at roadside, used upright display cabinets 

 with glass doors are excellent. These self-contained refrigerated units 

 can be often purchased from companies supplying equipment to retail stores. 

 Household refrigerators can also be used. The important feature when 

 making and selling cider is to keep it under refrigeration at all times 

 to maintain the quality. 



Looking Back and Forward 



With the beginning of a new cider season, perhaps a look at past 

 years ' activities is in order. If you can answer yes to the following 

 questions and will do the same this year, customers will return to buy 

 more . 



1. Was my price competitive and fair? 



2. Is my mill clean enough for customer inspection at any time? 



3. Do I use only clean sound apples? 



4. Do I blend two or more varieties? 



5. Will my cider hold up at least 5 days without fermenting in a 

 home refrigerator? 



6. Are my press cloths clean and sweet smelling? 



7. Do I use hot water and a sanitizing agent to clean my press and 

 room? 



8. Do I store my cider under refrigeration? 



9. Do I use approved methods of fly control? 



Sanitation 



The keeping quality of cider is directly related to the sanitation 

 practices observed during the operating season. Unsanitary practices 

 foster the growth of micro-organisms, which cause fermentation or produce 

 undesirable flavors in the final product. 



After a day^s run, observe the following procedures in cleaning the 

 cider plant: 



Dismantle the press for cleaning. Rinse it thoroughly with a hose 

 to remove surface dirt. Scrub all parts of the press thoroughly, using 

 a sanitizing or detergent-sanitizing solution. Where possible, use hot 

 water for both the rinsing and the scrubbing operations. 



Sanitizing compounds may be of the chlorine or quaternary ammonium 

 types. Dairy-cleaning compounds are usually of these types, and they are 

 easily obtained. Directions given by the manufacturer of the solution 

 for cleaning dairy equipment will be satisfactory for cider plants. 



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