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Offline Jen

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Honey And Metal
« on: September 19, 2023, 11:58:34 am »
Hi everyone, what is the protocol for using metal pots, metal spoons, metal storage containers, metal extractors, etc etc ... with honey?


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Re: Honey And Metal
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2023, 01:15:12 pm »
I think stainless steel is safe and food grade.  Think of extractors.  They are stainless steel.  You could check with your state food inspectors.
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Re: Honey And Metal
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2023, 02:45:13 pm »
I've been seeing this question around lately, if you shouldn't use a metal spoon or any metal utensils with honey.  I had someone ask me about it recently, so I did some looking about it, and since honey is acidic it can react with some metals, but only after a very long time, and it won't react with stainless.  I wouldn't store honey in anything that wasn't stainless, but using metal utensils is not a problem. 
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Re: Honey And Metal
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2023, 03:35:41 pm »
The US gov. has many 55 gal. drums stored. I doubt it hurts very much.
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Re: Honey And Metal
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2023, 11:55:17 pm »
 Good info here, Thanks! I did more research as well and the three metals that can be used long term are... stainless steal, pure gold and pure silver  ;)
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Re: Honey And Metal
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2023, 10:57:45 am »
Now I recall someone just asked me that question.  She said she heard that you shouldn't use a metal spoon with honey.  Without time to really think about it, I simply told her that was a new one to me.  How does this stuff get started!
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Re: Honey And Metal
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2023, 09:38:08 pm »
Quote from: Bakersdozen on September 20, 2023, 10:57:45 am
How does this stuff get started!
Probably Facebook or some other social media.  :-X
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Re: Honey And Metal
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2023, 08:36:20 pm »
Old wives tale.
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Re: Honey And Metal
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2023, 03:39:11 pm »
The first extractor I ever owned was made of zinc plated sheet metal. Jt was good for preventing rust but I really don't know if it would be recommended for honey storage. I would guess that the length of time the honey stays in contact with the metal has a lot to do with whether or not it would be problematic. 
Stainless steel is non reactive and therefore can be used safely for long term storage.
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