handling the Bees' Honey

storing the Bees' Honey

Containers:

Use an airtight container made of glass to keep honey fresh and prevent moisture absorption.

Location:

Store honey in a cool, dark place, such as a cupboard, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

Temperature:

Aim for a temperature between 50°F and 70°F (10°C and 21°C).

Odor Control:

Keep honey away from strong-smelling foods and spices, as it can easily absorb odors.

Avoid Refrigeration:

Do not refrigerate honey, as the cold temperature will cause it to crystallize.

heat and the Bees' Honey

Heating the BEE’s Honey higher than 104°F starts to degrade the honey, destroying beneficial enzymes, antioxidants, and antibacterial properties. Heating honey at 122°F for more than 48 hrs caramelizes the honey. Heating honey at 140°F for more than 2 hrs causes rapid degradation. Heating honey at 160°F for any time period causes rapid degradation and caramelization.

Once caramelized, the honey may still taste sweet, but it no longer has the nutritional values of Raw Honey.

• Do not de-crystallize the BEE’s Honey more than two times

• Never heat the BEE’s Honey with direct heat such as a stove

top burner

• Never microwave the BEE’s Honey

• Never heat the BEE’s Honey in plastic containers

De-Crystallizing the Bees' Honey

There are varying thoughts on how best to de-crystallize honey. Outlined below are two similar methods, one way & another way. Links below these two suggestions include additional information for consideration. Take some time and review this and related information when considering which method may best fit your needs.

one way

to De-Crystallize the Bees' Honey

1. Place a glass jar of the crystallized honey into a larger glass or ceramic container. Never de-crystallize honey in a plastic container.

2. Heat a pot of water up to a temperature between 90°F and 95°F. A sous vide cooker or slow cooker (if the temperature control is low enough) are perfect for this application given their precision for temperature control, but an instant pot or kettle will work.

3. Pour the warm water into the container the jar of honey is sitting in. The water line needs to be above the level of the honey in the jar, but below the top edge of the jar. You do not want water to get into the jar of honey.

4. Leave the jar of honey sitting in the warm water bath, stirring occasionally, until the honey reliquifies. Monitor the water temperature with a thermometer, and add warm or cool water as needed to keep it between 90°F and 100°F.

another way

to De-Crystallize the Bees' Honey

( this method allows for higher temperatures but carries a greater risk of degrading the Raw honey )

1. Place glass jar of honey into a larger glass or ceramic bowl (if your honey comes in a plastic bottle spoon out crystallized honey into a seal-able glass jar).

2. Heat a pot of water up to a temperature between 95°F and 105°F. You can create this warm water bath using a kettle, instant pot, or, if you want precision, a sous vide cooker.

3. Pour the warm water bath into the bowl and jar of honey is sitting in. Make sure the water line is above the level of the honey but below the lid. You do NOT want water to accidentally get into your honey jar or container.

4. Leave the jar of honey sitting in the bath, stirring occasionally, until the honey reliquifies. Monitor the water temperature with a thermometer and adjust by adding hot or cool water to keep it at or below 105°F.