Why Has My Honey Crystallize?

Real Honey Crystallizes
Crystallization occurs because of the natural qualities inside. The natural sugars in honey (glucose and fructose) will bind together and begin to form little crystals, which can start making your honey harder. With differing blends, some honey will begin to crystallize faster than others.

How do you keep honey from crystallizing?

When the temperature of the honey dips below 50°F, the crystallization process will accelerate. Don't store honey in a chilly basement or unheated mudroom. To slow crystallization naturally, store your honey at room temperature or warmer (the warmer the better). Store honey in glass jars instead of plastic.

Is honey Good if it's crystallized?

It's delicious and perfectly safe. Crystallized honey is still good--don't throw it out! ... Honey is a super-saturated solution of two sugars: glucose and fructose. Since it's super-saturated, it's a natural chemical process that some of the sugars eventually come out of solution.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.