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Dos and Don'ts to Keep Honey Flavorful and Fresh

Honey bees’ sweet gift to the world makes a delicious addition to tea, toast, or even glaze! But its versatility becomes limited when it’s not stored properly.

While honey should last a long, long time on the shelf, we need to make sure to follow a few dos and don’ts when storing it for maximum freshness.

Dos for storing honey

DO use glass jars

Airtight glass containers are the best choice for storing honey because they ensure no extra moisture can sneak in that might lead to yeasts growing inside your honey which would compromise its quality.

DO store in a warm, dark place

Raw and pasteurized honey especially needs to be stored away from areas where crystallization would be encouraged, such as the refrigerator. Ideally, you want to store honey in a warm, dark spot like a cabinet or cupboard near a stove or oven. This replicates a hive environment.

DO freeze for flavor

There is an exception to storing honey in a warm place. If you want to preserve the intensity of the color and flavor of honey, it is recommended to keep it in the freezer to ensure it doesn’t get darker or lose any flavor.

Don’ts for storing honey

DON’T use plastic for storing honey

Water, vapor, and gases can sneak in more easily through plastic containers. Since we know excess moisture is not good for stored honey, try to avoid plastic honey jars if you want your honey to stay fresh for a long time.

DON’T store in the refrigerator

Crystallizing happens in cool places, even cool shelves, so the refrigerator is just asking your honey to crystallize. On the other hand, if you like the texture of crystallized honey, maybe this point becomes a “do” for you!

DON’T cross-contaminate

Make sure when sticking a spoon or knife into your honey jar that it is completely clean and dry. Some signs that honey has become contaminated or spoiled is smelling like alcohol, showing foam, or topped with pink slime.

We hope these honey tips make your sweet honey last as long as possible for you and your family to enjoy in the kitchen!

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