pH Level Of Honey

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The pH level of honey varies depending on the flowers the bees collect nectar from. In this article, we will take a look at the pH and acidity of different honey types, and how you can use this for health.

When we try to understand the ph level of honey and honey acidity, it is important for us to have a good understanding of what pH and acidity actually are.

1.A Quick Overview Of pH and Acidity and What These Two Terms Mean

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Mead fermentations work best in a pH range of 4-5. Some honey will be way above this, and some way below.

2. The pH Level Of Honey

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Honey Acidity

We now have reviewed that honey can have a pH of anywhere from 2.5 to 7.5 – ranging from a low pH to slightly alkaline. 

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How We Can Use The pH and Acidity Of Honey To Our Advantage

Generally, the acids in honey are weak acids. Many organic systems in nature benefit from weak acids – one of these systems is your stomach. 

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Mead fermentations work best in a pH range of 4-5. Some honey will be way above this, and some way below.

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