How to Store Honey and Syrups to Avoid Crystals
Honey crystallizing produces two distinct layers in its container: a lighter solid layer at the bottom and darker liquid on top. This natural process occurs due to raw honey containing more sugar than water can dissolve naturally. Honey crystallization rates depend upon its nectar source and ratio of glucose to fructose, according to research. Properly stored honey has low moisture levels which inhibit bacterial growth. Temperature Honey has an astoundingly long shelf life when stored properly; archaeological evidence supports this by showing edible honey preserved for more than 3,000 years in ancient Egyptian tombs – although these extreme examples benefited
