Beverley
Beekeepers' Association
The local
Beekeeping Association for East
Yorkshire
What
is honey?
Honey
is truly part of nature’s bounty; a gift from plants
brought to us by the honeybee with a little help from the
beekeeper.
The first thing to know about honey is that it is pure;
nothing has been added to it. There are two forms commonly
on sale:
-Clear honey, sometimes known as runny honey; this is ideal
for use as a sweetener for fruit, baking, on cereals or
yoghurt.
-Set
honey, where the beekeeper has allowed the honey to set to
give a more suitable form for spreading on bread or toast.
This is sometimes sold as soft set or creamed.
Common
questions are:-
How long will it keep and do I need to keep it cool?
Although legislation demands we put a best ‘before date’ on
the label, honey will keep for years in the pantry as long
as it has been resealed with its lid.
Has honey any medicinal benefits?
Honey has long been used to soothe sore throats. Some
people say local honey can help hay fever although evidence
is mainly anecdotal.
To find out more about honey click
here.