Many people like to put all kinds of things in the fridge, which can keep them fresh. Can honey be put in the refrigerator? Will honey crystallize in the refrigerator? Is non crystallization false? Come and have a look with Xiaobian.
Is honey fake if it doesn't crystallize in the refrigerator
It can't be said that the non crystallization of honey in the refrigerator is fake honey. Honey crystallization is carried out under certain temperature conditions. Most honey crystallizes most easily at 13-14 ℃. If it is lower than this temperature, the viscosity of honey will be greatly improved, and the crystallization speed of honey will be slower. The crystallization of honey is a natural physical phenomenon, which is fast and slow, and cannot be interfered by human.
In particular, it should be noted that the crystallization of honey varies with the type of honey. For example, locust honey is not easy to crystallize, and the crystallization speed is very slow. When the temperature is very low, there will be crystallization. Honey that is not easy to crystallize does not mean that it is not crystallized. There is a great difference in climate and temperature between the north and the south of China. Locust honey in the coastal areas of Guangdong is not crystallized, while in the northern areas, it will crystallize when the temperature is low for a long time in winter. Rape honey is easy to crystallize. It is observed that rape honey starts to crystallize after one week's storage. Therefore, honey crystallization depends on the type of honey. Different kinds of honey have different crystallization rates. Sometimes even the same kind of honey has different crystallization rates at different stages and under different conditions. Some have more crystals, some have less crystals, some have begun to crystallize, and some haven't yet crystallized Crystal, honey crystal has a process, need a certain time, is also a natural phenomenon, no impact on the quality.
Therefore, when honey is put into the refrigerator, the temperature is too low, but it is not easy to crystallize. This needs to be corrected, and the varieties of honey are also not easy to crystallize. Some honey crystallization is a relatively long process, which needs to be distinguished.
Honey in the refrigerator or not
It depends! The glucose and fructose in honey can absorb the water in the air, and the result becomes thinner and easy to ferment. Therefore, honey should be placed in a dry place and covered for preservation. In addition, honey contains a variety of enzymes and vitamins, enzymes and vitamins will decompose in light, so it is best to keep away from light. It's safer if it's in the refrigerator.
But if it is stored in the refrigerator, because the temperature is too low, it is often found that there will be yellow white crystal precipitation at the bottom. This is the crystallization of glucose, does not affect daily drinking, but if used in traditional Chinese medicine may reduce the effect. So if you are drinking, it doesn't matter. If you are taking medicine, don't put it in the refrigerator.
How to preserve non-metallic utensils with honey
After honey is bought home, it is stored in non-metallic containers such as ceramics and non-toxic plastics instead of iron containers. Because honey is an acid substance, it will react with lead, iron and other metal substances after contact, and honey will deteriorate.
Wide mouth bottle
The container for storing honey must be cleaned and meet the sanitary requirements of the instrument, and it is better to use a wide mouth bottle. In this way, the crystal honey is easy to eat.
Preservation environment
Honey should be stored in a low temperature and dark environment. Honey should be kept in a cool, dry, clean and ventilated environment.
Temperature and humidity control
The temperature shall be kept at 5-10 ℃ and the air humidity shall not exceed 75%.
Avoid release with irritant substances
When honey is stored, it should be avoided to store together with irritant substances, otherwise, honey is prone to cross taste and pollution. Honey cannot be eaten with onions. Honey should not be stored together with other corrosive substances such as gasoline and alcohol, or honey will deteriorate soon under their influence.
Seal up
The storage of honey is tightly covered to prevent air leakage and reduce the contact with air, so that honey can be preserved for a long time.
80% of full container
The best content of honey is 80% of the container. After taking honey every time, cover the container to prevent pollution.