Honey is a unique product, and therefore requires a special attitude. We will examine in detail the conditions and shelf life of honey so as not to make a mistake, as a result of which this therapeutic delicacy will lose all its value. It is important to be able to preserve all its health and nutritional properties for the human body.
Shelf life of honey
Like many products, this wonderful "sweet amber" can change its qualities, deteriorate, so the period of preservation of it is very important. Over time, crystallization of honey can occur , during which only physical properties (consistency and color) are lost, the healing properties are not yet lost. If you adhere to the state standard, then the shelf life of natural honey is about 8 months. When packaging the product in glass hermetically sealed jars, this period increases to one year. And under the right storage conditions, it can be calculated for years. But the longest time honey is preserved in its original form, in combs. For this, the honeycomb must be cut in parts and put in a clean glass jar. Then pour honey and seal tightly. When the bees seal the honeycombs, enzymes remain in them, which contributes to storage for decades, while maintaining healing properties. Such blanks should be kept in cool, dark places.
Product Storage Conditions
What important rules should be followed in order to prolong the life of this amber dish, surprising in its useful properties?
1. Honey must be stored in a container that closes very tightly. In just two hours, it is able to absorb all extraneous odors and moisture, thereby significantly degrading its quality.
2. The shelf life of honey can be increased if it is not kept in the sun and away from the heating system. Heat is detrimental to the beneficial properties of the product.
3. Refrigerator storage also adversely affects. Low temperatures are also undesirable.
4. It is strictly forbidden to store honey in metal containers made of copper, lead, zinc, as well as their alloys. As a result of oxidation, the evaporation of toxic substances that are able to get into the product itself. At the same time, honey not only gets a nasty taste and smell, but also becomes unfit for food. Preference should be given to ceramic, glass or plastic utensils, as well as wooden soaked in beeswax.
Output
Having analyzed all of the above, we come to some conclusions. Term honey storage can be significantly extended by keeping it in plastic or glass hermetically sealed containers in a dry and dark room that is well ventilated, away from sharply smelling products and substances. All these factors will help to preserve the beneficial healing properties of the product.
And finally
Sometimes you can see how honey becomes two-layer: the top layer is liquid, and the bottom remains dense. This does not mean that the product is of poor quality or has already deteriorated and the shelf life of honey has expired. Before use, both layers are simply thoroughly mixed and eaten, while the beneficial properties are not lost.