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Honey that has hardened

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Last Post Jan 29, 2009 10:38 PM by: NMUmom

NMUmom

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Re: Honey that has hardened

Posted: Jan 29, 2009 10:38 PM

st. b -
Thanks for the informational link on honey crystallization - very interesting!
Putting the honey through a very fine filter after heating, as you suggested is something that some companies do to prevent crystallization, according to the link.

Considering what I purchased is processed commercial honey, I would think it's already been subjected to this treatment, should I be zapping it over & over each time w/the microwave? Am I going to mess it up even more?

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st.boisterous

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Re: Honey that has hardened

Posted: Jan 29, 2009 1:15 PM

I've always just popped mine into the microwave before using when it gets hard. A few seconds is usually all it takes to thin it out for use.

The hardening & cloudy appearance is due to crystalization of the sugars. If you can store the honey is a warm area- it will help to prevent this. However, you can slow the process by removing loose crystals from the honey (once crystalization starts- it spreads rapidly). Here is link that talks about how to remove them via straining.

http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/gen06/gen06278.htm

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