What to do with honey that is fermented and trying to escape from the bank, can it still be used?

How not to confuse natural homemade honey with fake? Every time you buy honey, you are more likely to be cheated. On the labels of honey in the supermarket put the end date of use. Here and should be alerted, because natural honey has no expiration date! Of course, there are nuances. Today we will tell you how to distinguish homemade honey from fake, and what to do if the honey is fermented.



Unscrupulous sellers mix sugar in honey, this reduces its quality and shelf life. To determine what kind of honey is in front of you, you can use one of the following methods:

1. Natural honey does not stick to your hands. Drop a drop of honey on the outside of your hand and rub it on your hand. If honey is absorbed into the skin and does not stick to the hands, then you have a quality product in front of you.
2. Apply 1 tsp of honey on the paper in the center. Burn the edge of the paper without honey. Natural honey does not burn, unlike sugar.
3. You can distinguish natural honey from fake honey using a paper clip. Scoop up some honey with a spoon and heat it with a lighter, then dip the edge of the paperclip into honey. The product diluted with sugar will burn to the metal, and natural honey will simply drain and leave no trace. If you dip a spoonful of honey in cold water, it will fall to the bottom of the glass, and will not dissolve.

Of course, you need to focus on the appearance, taste and smell. Honey should not foam and have a sour taste. Fermented honey smells like vinegar. A high-quality product drains in a continuous stream and does not splash. Ask the seller to hit the barrel of honey with a spoon, if he does not dare, in any case do not buy such honey.



Why does honey ferment? Sometimes honey ferments. This may be due to several reasons. The safety of the natural product is affected by the temperature in the room, the quality of honey and storage conditions. Even if the honey is of high quality, it can ferment if it is poured into a non-sterile container. Fermented honey, like yeast dough, can climb out of the jar and even explode the lid. This may be due to the beekeeper rushing in and selling the immature honey. By the way, fermented and crystallized honey are not the same thing.



Any natural honey crystallizes over time, this is an indicator of quality. the crystallization time depends on the type of honey and its storage conditions. For example, linden honey in any conditions remains liquid. Honey of other varieties crystallizes more slowly at +4 degrees or +30. Otherwise, honey will take 1 to 5 months to crystallize. Crystallization doesn't spoil honey. But if honey gives off acid and jumps out of the jar, then it is fermented.



This honey can be brought back to life by heating. In a steam bath, fermented honey should be boiled for up to two hours. Of course, it will lose some nutrients, but it can be used for baking. It is advisable to eat pastries with fermented honey immediately after cooking. If the taste is different from the usual or there is a sour aftertaste in honey, it is better not to eat such a product.



If it is a pity to throw out honey, it can always be used for home masks. Hair after applying a honey mask shines like after a beauty salon. You can also do wrapping at home, take a bath with honey, because it softens the skin. Before using honey for beauty, conduct a skin test: drop honey on your wrist and wait a few minutes. If there is no redness or itching, honey can be used externally.