Storage Tip: How Long Honey Stays Fresh and How to Store It

The peculiarity of honey is that it can be stored for decades and not deteriorate. Learn how to properly store honey in our article.

Expiry date of honey

Due to the high content of sugars, honey is stored for a long time compared to other products.

Honey has an almost unlimited shelf life and safety for human health.

If stored improperly, honey crystallizes and loses its original taste. However, in this case, honey remains safe for consumption.

Although the product does not have such a shelf life, manufacturers indicate 2-3 years of operation on the packages. Honey perfectly retains its taste in this period of time.

How to store honey

Store the product in a glass, airtight container.

Moisture must not penetrate inside the jar.

Plastic is not suitable for storage, as it allows a percentage of moisture, air and odors from the outside to pass through.

Other storage rules depend on the type of honey.

Raw and pasteurized honey

These types of honey should be stored in a dark place at an air temperature of 65-75 degrees.

For example: in the kitchen cabinet near the stove.

Under warm conditions, raw honey will crystallize more slowly and retain its texture.

Creamed honey

Cream is added to such honey, so store the product in the refrigerator.

This way the honey will be able to retain its texture.

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• 30 April 2023

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