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Frequently asked questions:
Is crystalized honey still good?
Honey is best stored in a closed bottle and not refrigerated. If refrigerated it has a greater tendency to crystalize. Crystallization, which occurs with all honey, is not harmful. It can be reversed by placing an open jar of honey in a pan of water, heating it slowly, until the crystals are dissolved.
Honey is best stored in a closed bottle and not refrigerated. If refrigerated it has a greater tendency to crystalize. Crystallization, which occurs with all honey, is not harmful. It can be reversed by placing an open jar of honey in a pan of water, heating it slowly, until the crystals are dissolved.
What is raw honey?
Commercial honey, that which is usually found on the grocery shelves, has been processed by heating above 120 degrees and pressed through micro filters. This enhances the clarity of the honey but removes much of the nutritional value.
Raw honey can be purchased in a couple different forms. One is honey which has not been strained, removing wax and other particles, and has not been heated. The other is honey which has been strained, removing the hive particles, and has been gently heated.
Commercial honey, that which is usually found on the grocery shelves, has been processed by heating above 120 degrees and pressed through micro filters. This enhances the clarity of the honey but removes much of the nutritional value.
Raw honey can be purchased in a couple different forms. One is honey which has not been strained, removing wax and other particles, and has not been heated. The other is honey which has been strained, removing the hive particles, and has been gently heated.