Right Temperature To Prevent Losing Your Raw Honey's Benefits
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At what temperature does raw honey lose its benefits?
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The vast majority of the remainder of the honey is water.
What Is Honey?
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Generally honey will be quite a bit cooler than the brood nest in the 75° F to 85° F range.
At What Temperature Does Raw Honey Lose Its Benefits?
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Once an enzyme has been inactivated by heat it will never repair itself. This is similar to boiling an egg.
Enzyme Degradation
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Phytochemical Degradation
A general rule is to keep honey in a cool, dark place and it will maintain its medicinal properties for longer.
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As Beekeepers How Can We Protect Our Honey?
If there is a strong honey flow, and temperatures are high, extract honey regularly and remove it to a cooler storage area.
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placing the hives in an area where they are shaded during peak heat helps.
Ventilation
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Hive Placement
If natural shade is not available, screens and shade netting can be used to effect a reduced hive temperature.
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ADVICE
We have managed to increase the grade of honey by up to two grades by careful heat management from hive to honey house.
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