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Honey crystallizes when it gets too cold because the glucose in the honey separates from the water and forms crystals. This process is natural and doesn't affect the quality of the honey. To liquefy crystallized honey, simply warm it up in a warm water bath.

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Why does honey solidify?

Honey solidifies because when a person purchases honey in the store it is in its melted state. The honey will solidify after a time and no longer be in its melted state. Vegetable oil has the same properties, only vegetable oil will solidify if it gets too cold.


What is the water activity in honey?

The water activity in honey is typically around 0.6, which is too low to support the growth of most microorganisms. This low water activity helps give honey its long shelf life and resistance to spoilage.


How do you decrystallize honey?

Heat the honey slowly by placing your honey bear or honey jar into a bath of warm/hot water. Never put the honey in the microwave. You can burn the honey and cause it to take on a bad flavor. I sometimes put the jar of honey in dishwasher, but that may be getting it too hot depending on your dishwasher. I measured my dishwasher temperature at 120 °F.


Can you compost honey?

Yes. You can add honey to a compost pile. However, one of the reasons for a compost pile is to encourage the natural bacteria to decompose the organic material. Since honey is a natural antibiotic and anti-bacterial agent, adding too much honey may not have the results you desire.


Will it matter what the temperature is in the room for candles?

Yes, the temperature in the room can affect how a candle burns. Extreme temperatures (very hot or very cold) can cause the candle to burn unevenly or melt too quickly. It's best to keep candles in a moderate room temperature for optimal burning.