During long-term storage, honey crystallizes and turns into a solid mass. In this case, the beekeeping product is almost impossible to remove from the storage container. To give the delicacy a plastic, viscous consistency, it is dissolved by heating at a certain temperature. How to properly remove candied honey from a three-liter jar without disturbing the structure of the medicinal product, we will figure it out further.
How to melt?
Crystallization of bee nectar takes place in several stages.Initially, a fresh natural gift acquires a thick consistency, and only then turns into a solid, candied product.
The rate of crystallization depends on many factors:
- bee nectar variety;
- amount of moisture in the product;
- sugar content;
- under what conditions is healing nectar stored?
Unscrupulous beekeepers dilute honey, which leads to increased moisture content in the product. This delicacy takes longer to candied, but also partially loses its beneficial properties.
If the nectar begins to crystallize from the middle of the container, it means that the honey was pumped out of the hive ahead of time and is characterized by an insufficient amount of glucose. Storage conditions also affect the sugaring of nectar. With constant changes in daily temperatures, sweetness crystallizes much faster.
The content of macro- and microelements also affects the hardness of the product. The more minerals and vitamins contained in the bee gift, the slower it is candied.
There are several ways to remove a solid treat from a tall jar or other container, while retaining all the beneficial properties and characteristics of the healing sweetness.
In order to obtain high-quality honey as a result of heating, the following requirements must be met:
- for work use only glass or ceramic dishes;
- do not add hot liquid to the product;
- heat the sweetness to a temperature no higher than 40-45 degrees;
- dissolve the amount of nectar required for consumption;
- It is not recommended to mix different varieties of bee gifts.
Important! The long process of sugaring honey warns of the presence of many foreign impurities in the product.
How to melt honey in a glass jar in a water bath
The fastest, most affordable and easiest way to dissolve honey is to use available means for a water bath.
For the procedure you will need:
- jar with hardened product;
- two pans of different diameters;
- a metal grid is used as a stand for the jar;
- wooden spoon or spatula for stirring nectar;
- thermometer or thermometer for measuring water temperature.
Pour a little water into a larger pan, place a smaller pan on top and also pour liquid. Next, install a grate on which a jar of candied bee nectar is placed.
The resulting structure is placed on low heat and left until the water temperature rises to 45 degrees. Next, turn off the fire and gently stir the melted honey. If after 20-30 minutes the nectar is still hard, the procedure is repeated.
After finishing the work, the dissolved honey must be poured into a convenient container and sealed tightly.
Important! When melting nectar, do not allow it to boil or exceed the temperature above 45 degrees. In this case, the healing product loses all its beneficial properties and characteristics.
Heating near the battery
The sugared product can be dissolved near the radiator. To do this, the jar is placed next to the radiator, and at certain intervals it is turned over to evenly melt the nectar.
If the radiators are very hot, place the container with honey at a short distance from them. Once the nectar reaches the required consistency, it is poured into a container convenient for storage.
Naturally
To preserve the maximum amount of useful and nutrients in the bee gift, the candied nectar is dissolved under natural conditions. To do this, place the container with honey in a well-lit place, where, under the influence of sunlight, the product heats up and acquires a liquid consistency.
In the microwave
In the modern world, there are many devices to make cooking easier, and the microwave oven is one of them.
There is an opinion that when using such a device, microwave radiation can deteriorate the quality of nectar. To avoid loss of the properties of the medicinal product, you must follow simple rules:
- use only glass or ceramic dishes;
- Cover the container with the product with the same lid;
- select full power mode and turn on the oven for 1.5-2 minutes;
- After the melting procedure is completed, stir the honey with a wooden spoon or spatula and leave until it cools completely.
If the nectar still remains hard after cooling, the procedure is repeated.
Important! It must be taken into account that the artificial effect of microwave radiation on a natural product disrupts its structure, which negatively affects the healing composition of the natural bee gift
In the oven
A quick and easy way to obtain dissolved nectar is to use a gas or electric oven.
Decrystallizer
Professional beekeepers use a special device to dissolve honey, which evenly heats the candied nectar and gives it the necessary consistency and beautiful presentation.
Important! Unscrupulous beekeepers sometimes violate the rules for using this device, and then the healing product loses its beneficial properties.
Possible mistakes
It is not difficult to dissolve bee honey at home, but in order to preserve the value of the product, mistakes should not be made.
- Due to the difference in chemical composition, it is prohibited to mix different types of nectar.
- It is not allowed to dissolve the treat by pouring hot water into it.
- The honey melting temperature should not exceed 40-45 degrees. On an industrial scale, honey is dissolved at a temperature of 36 degrees.
- Melt the product in small portions for quick use. Even after dissolution, the honey quickly crystallizes again.
If you strictly follow simple requirements, dissolved bee honey will retain the maximum amount of vitamins and other beneficial substances for the human body.
