A dead-end sap line connector for a sap collection system is provided. The dead-end sap line connector comprises a fluid transfer body having interconnected walls defining a hollow inner chamber being in fluid communication with a plurality of fittings each extending from one of said walls; a first fitting being engageable with the drop line; and a second fitting extending in a direction orthogonal to the first fitting and being engageable with the lateral line. The dead-end sap line connector further comprises a sealing member extending from one of said walls in a direction opposite to said first fitting, and a plugged fitting extending from one of said walls in a direction opposite to said second fitting. A sap collection system comprising said dead-end sap line connector is also provided. Moreover, an alternative dead-end sap line connector (and a system comprising said dead-end sap line connector) is also provided.

A dead-end sap line connector for a sap collection system is provided. The dead-end sap line connector comprises a fluid transfer body having interconnected walls defining a hollow inner chamber being in fluid communication with a plurality of fittings each extending from one of said walls; a first fitting being engageable with the drop line; and a second fitting extending in a direction orthogonal to the first fitting and being engageable with the lateral line. The dead-end sap line connector further comprises a sealing member extending from one of said walls in a direction opposite to said first fitting, and a plugged fitting extending from one of said walls in a direction opposite to said second fitting. A sap collection system comprising said dead-end sap line connector is also provided. Moreover, an alternative dead-end sap line connector (and a system comprising said dead-end sap line connector) is also provided.

A freeze-dried nipa palm powder obtainted by mixing (75-100) part of a sap of inflorescence stalk with (0-25) part other ingredients, then freezing said sap of inflorescence stalk with said other ingredients in frozen molds using an individual quick freezer (IQF) at temperature from −25° C. to −29° C. to obtain frozen sap of inflorescence stalk blocks, and freeze drying frozen sap of inflorescence stalk molds at a pressure of 7.8948×10.sup.−4−1.3158×10.sup.−3 atm for 48 hours. The freeze-dried nipa palm powder such as multi-purpose food products that can be used not only as directly, or dissolved in water such as a beverage, but also as a health-promoting functional food, improve immunity, skin care, and beauty for users.

A freeze-dried nipa palm powder obtainted by mixing (75-100) part of a sap of inflorescence stalk with (0-25) part other ingredients, then freezing said sap of inflorescence stalk with said other ingredients in frozen molds using an individual quick freezer (IQF) at temperature from −25° C. to −29° C. to obtain frozen sap of inflorescence stalk blocks, and freeze drying frozen sap of inflorescence stalk molds at a pressure of 7.8948×10.sup.−4−1.3158×10.sup.−3 atm for 48 hours. The freeze-dried nipa palm powder such as multi-purpose food products that can be used not only as directly, or dissolved in water such as a beverage, but also as a health-promoting functional food, improve immunity, skin care, and beauty for users.

A method of inserting a tree tap into a tree, the tree tap including a blade in which a passageway is defined. The method includes abutting a distal end of the blade against an outer surface of the tree, followed by impacting the tree tap to drive the blade in to the tree. Afterwards, a cavity is drilled in the tree adjacent the blade distal end through the passageway. Also, a tree tap usable to perform the method.

A method of inserting a tree tap into a tree, the tree tap including a blade in which a passageway is defined. The method includes abutting a distal end of the blade against an outer surface of the tree, followed by impacting the tree tap to drive the blade in to the tree. Afterwards, a cavity is drilled in the tree adjacent the blade distal end through the passageway. Also, a tree tap usable to perform the method.

A tree tap and a method of using same. Tree sap, such as birch or maple sap, is collected with the tree tap that has been inserted in the tree without forming a recess shaped to receive the tap prior to insertion. The tree tap includes a blade defining opposed blade side surfaces. The tree tap includes at least two sap collecting apertures each provided in a respective one of the blade side surfaces.

A tree tap and a method of using same. Tree sap, such as birch or maple sap, is collected with the tree tap that has been inserted in the tree without forming a recess shaped to receive the tap prior to insertion. The tree tap includes a blade defining opposed blade side surfaces. The tree tap includes at least two sap collecting apertures each provided in a respective one of the blade side surfaces.

A dissolvable turpentine receiving system includes a pipe, collection bag, collection spout, and other elements such as seals and ties, required for the harvesting of oleoresin from trees for production of turpentine. Critical to this disclosure is the requirement that all of these components are dissolvable in turpentine.

A dissolvable turpentine receiving system includes a pipe, collection bag, collection spout, and other elements such as seals and ties, required for the harvesting of oleoresin from trees for production of turpentine. Critical to this disclosure is the requirement that all of these components are dissolvable in turpentine.