Why Honey Just Doesn’t Seem To Expire

Why Honey Just Doesn’t Seem To Expire

If you’re keeping honey in your home, you’ve probably noticed that it doesn't seem to have an expiration date. Honey, if properly stored, will actually not go bad. But Why?

When you store your honey in an air-tight, no moisture container or honey pot, this is a main factor to making sure it remains edible. This low moisture environment keeps bacteria from surviving within the honey; and this bacteria is what would cause the honey to spoil.

On top of this, honey is highly acidic, which is also a contributing factor to make sure that bacteria can’t grow or reproduce within the honey. If you want to keep your honey as fresh as possible, be sure to keep it away from moisture (or you can just eat it all, which I think is a pretty easy option).

However, in the event that your honey changes over time (just changes in appearance, such as becoming cloudy or crystalized; it still won’t go bad), you can microwave it or heat it up in a pan of hot water in order to clarify or melt it. Yu could shop for some local, Staten Island honey. This honey may last forever, but the delicious taste will keep you continuously re-upping your stash. Happy shopping!

September 19, 2022 — Jenny Falcone
A Short List of Plants Pollinated By Bees

A Short List of Plants Pollinated By Bees

Along with supplying us with that delicious honey, bees are also significant factors to the growing of some of our favorite crops. A large number of flowering plants are relying on insect pollination. The bees move from flower to flower distributing pollen grains, in turn causing the crop to multiply. Now, let’s talk about the crops the bees are helping.

Starting with the fruits, we have watermelon (a personal favorite), tangerines, cucumber, strawberries (another favorite), lychee, apples, kiwi, and so many more.

Another major variety of crops that rely on bees are vegetables. Bees pollinate pumpkin plants, squash, zucchini, carrots, lettuce, etc. These vegetables are staples in everyday meals for many, and we need to consider giving the bees a little more credit.

I don’t know about you, but some of my favorite foods are on this list. Can you imagine a world without some of your favorite foods? Luckily, by clicking the link below you can help support a local, Staten Island company and show some love to our bees by shopping below. You will find all your honey and related bee product needs. Happy shopping!

September 16, 2022 — Jenny Falcone
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July 10, 2020 — Jenny Falcone