What is the best way to store your honey?

Tips for honey storing

If you are investing in a premium sweetener like all natural raw honey investing a little time in protecting your investment seems like a wise idea. Keep reading to find the proper temperatures, containers, and places to store your delicious raw honey...

Container:

It is important to store your honey in air tight containers: This is important because it helps to protect the water content of the honey. If water is allowed to evaporate and the water is thus extacted from the honey it will crystallize quicker. If you allow water to enter the honey you may have instances of fermentation. Honey will not ferment if its water content is under 17.1%. For long term storage of your honey ensure that it is sealed in air tight honey containers.

For best shelf stability store in glass jars. Some plastic containers still allow the honey to lose water content or can leech chemicals into your honey. For best storage in plastic use HDPE plastic. Stainless steel containers are also approved for long term bulk storage. Avoid all metals that are not stainless steel as corrosion will contaminate your honey. We have 3 kinds of glass honey containers that are perfect for storing honey.

ergo honey jar

1. Glass Honey Jar with Metal Lid

Made with high quality glass, the cylindrical round shape of the Glass Ergo Honey Jar will give your product artisan appeal. The simple design of the Ergo jar gives ample space for labeling while allowing customers to see the product inside. Ergo jars feature a deep lug finish and are not compatible with screw top caps. A lug finish consists of several tapered ridges designed to mate and require only a partial turn to seal the cap. In addition to honey, this bottle can also hold jam, sauce, and other food.

2. Hexagon Glass Honey Jars

Clear Glass Hexagonal Honey Jars are stylish six-sided containers, perfect for giving your jelly, jam, candy, mustard, or honey a fresh new look. These glass jars are not only perfect containers for food items, but also work well for health and beauty products such as bath salts and beads. These hexagon jars have a lug finish. A lug finish consists of several tapered ridges designed to mate and require only a partial turn to seal the cap.

hexagonal honey jars
glass salsa jar

3. 12oz Glass Salsa Jar

This salsa glass honey jar with metal lid is made of the highest quality raw materials which is safe and harmless, 100% food safe grade glass. It is very convenient and durable for daily homes, it can be used in dishwashers and disinfection cabinet. These glass jars are perfect for baby food, yogurt, jam or jelly, spices, honey, cosmetics or homemade candles. Wedding favors, shower favors, party favors or other homemade gifts. Try filling with bath salts, body butter, candy, nuts, buttons, beads, lotions, essential oils and so on.

Temperature:

Honey should never be stored at temperatures over 100 degreet (F). Damage to honey is cummulative so it is important to keep your honey from getting hot especially for prolonged periods of time. The damage is in reference to taste as well as other health benefits.

It is important to keep your honey from fluctuating in heat as drastic changes can have a dramatic impact on the quality of your honey.

According to the national honey board the optimum temperature for honey storage is below 50°F (10°C). Ideal temperature is under 32°F (0°C). Do not store your honey near a source of heat.

Location:

Some will store their honey in freezers, some in cellars. As long as your honey is stored in air tight containers and cool dry places your honey will achieve maximum shelf life.

According to the national honey board the optimum temperature for honey storage is below 50°F (10°C). Ideal temperature is under 32°F (0°C). Do not store your honey near a source of heat.

It is important to note that these guidelines are for the long term storage of honey:

It is perfectly fine to store a container of honey that is being used at room temperature in your cupboard or on your table. As long as you limit the restrict the ability for water to enter the container and the honey is not stored in a humid environment your honey should be good for as long as it takes you to eat it.

For immediate use, use the following guidelines:

Make sure crumbs and foreign debris are not allowed to remain in the honey as you put it away. These foreign objects allow for bacteria and mold to grow that could not do so without their presence.

Ensure the lid is tight and water is not allowed to enter the container.

Store in a clean glass jar if possible to reduce the possibility of contamination by chemicals present in plastic and metal.

About ANT Packaging:

ANT Packaging a professional supplier in China’s glassware industry, we are mainly working on food glass bottles, sauce bottles, wine bottles, and other related glass products. We are also able to offer decorating, screen printing ,spray painting and other deep-processing to fulfill “one-stop shop” services.

If you are looking for honey jars, we can satisfy you. And if your desired honey jar designs are not listed, you may contact us. We will get in touch with your needs and assist you throughout the process. You can customize the jar shape, finish, design, and capacity of the glass honey jars.

If you are interested in our products, please feel free to contact us:

Email: max@antpackaging.com/ cherry@antpackaging.com

Tel: 86-15190696079


Post time: Dec-27-2021
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