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Honey is a staple in many kitchens and is a useful sweetener for both food and drink. The good news about honey is that it is a very durable food and is very easy to store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if it starts to crystallize, there is a very easy way for it to liquefy again. Honey is a food with a multitude of different properties that you can keep for years without spoiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many tips that you can put into practice to preserve honey and make it last a long time without crystallizing and in perfect condition for consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Use glass containers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have acquired honey naturally, it is most likely that it already comes in such a container. But if, on the other hand, you have the honey stored in a plastic bottle, you will not be able to keep it in good condition since the plastic changes over time and may even release some of its components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, plastic packaging does not normally resist or insulate changes in temperature, and these changes will affect the quality of the honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Suitable temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find a place at room temperature. Do not put it near heat sources but also do not put it in the refrigerator. The room temperature of a kitchen or a pantry will be perfect to preserve it. The ideal temperature is between 10 and 20 degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Close the container well<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is important to close the container that contains the honey well. In this way we will prevent oxygen from coming into contact with the honey causing it to lose its flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will be a good choice if the container has a spiral lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. It is possible to freeze honey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is a big difference between refrigerating honey and freezing it. Refrigerating it will completely ruin it, but freezing it will preserve it. If you have a significant amount of honey and you fear it will spoil, freezing it may be a good option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is possible to freeze it without losing its properties, but it must be taken into account that honey tends to expand when it is at a very low temperature, so avoid overfilling the jar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To defrost it, use the well-known water bath method, since it is not advisable to wait for it to thaw at room temperature. In short, the best we can do is keep the honey in a hermetically sealed glass jar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep it at room temperature and in a dark place so that it preserves its color and flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to do if the honey has crystallized?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don’t be alarmed if the honey turns cloudy during storage. This is called crystallization. The term “converted to sugar” is also often heard. It is not harmful nor is it a sign of deterioration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almost all types of honey crystallize at some point. It is a natural process and occurs faster when the product is stored at cold temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your honey has crystallized, you can easily liquefy it again. We simply have to place the jar of honey in a pot with hot water and stir gently while it heats up, but not at a very high temperature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive heat can alter the taste and color of honey. We must also avoid putting it in the microwave as it can heat up too quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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