Tag: Decrystallizing honey

Raw honey contains natural enzymes, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties that are highly sensitive to heat. Understanding how to heat honey without losing nutrients is crucial for preserving its full health benefits, which are often diminished by conventional high-temperature processing. This article provides practical methods to gently liquefy crystallized honey or warm it for use, ensuring its nutritional integrity remains intact.

While there is no legal definition for 'raw' honey in many countries, heating it above hive temperature irrevocably alters its beneficial properties. But at what temperature is honey no longer raw, and what are the specific consequences for its nutritional profile and texture?

According to scientific studies, microwaving honey can completely abolish its antibacterial activity. This is just one of several reasons why we should not microwave honey if we want to preserve its unique health benefits and nutritional integrity.