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Apple Cider Vinegar in sugar syrup?

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Jen:
Has anyone ever heard of putting a splash of apple cider vinegar in dry sugar for winter feeding? I've been asked this question and I don't see what the purpose would be?

iddee:
Fill up a large pot with one part water and two parts cane/beet sugar
Put the pot over a fire and heat the water until the sugar is completely dissolved
Do not allow the water to boil
Once the sugar is dissolved, separate the solution into gallons
Add half a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to each gallon of syrup to prevent it from freezing
Serve your bees sugar-water daily

https://beehivehero.com/bee-sugar-water-recipe/

Jen:
Mkay ... and what is the purpose of apple vinegar?

RAST:
As iddee said, lowers the freezing point, also lowers the ph to closer to what the bees make, also retards mold growth in the syrup.

Bakersdozen:

--- Quote from: Jen on October 30, 2021, 07:32:45 pm ---Has anyone ever heard of putting a splash of apple cider vinegar in dry sugar for winter feeding? I've been asked this question and I don't see what the purpose would be?

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That's a good timely question, Jen.
Apple Cider Vinegar is slightly acidic and it aids in digestion.
Here is a recipe for sugar bricks by Clarence Collison that doesn't require cooking on the stove top:
25# granulated sugar
1 Qt. Apple Cider Vinegar
3 T. HoneyBee Healthy or Pro Health
3 T. Citric Acid
Combine with a mixer.  Press into molds and dry in an oven on low temperature.

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