What happens to raw honey after the expiry date? Will it be edible?
I have got a 3 kg pack of raw wild unheated honey. Expiry date is 18 months from packaging.
What is expected to happen to it after the expiry date? Will it be edible?
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It is probably a best-before date (possibly regarding crystallization of the honey or other cosmetic changes), and should still be edible afterwards.
Most honey has historically been stored raw, it is still sold in the comb in places, and has still been known for having a long shelf life if left in a closed container. Honey has mild antiseptic qualities, and too little water, for most anything nasty to grow in - usually the heating and other processing has more to do with appearance and texture (crystallization and cloudiness, and also batch consistency and efficiency), rather than specific safety concerns. And if it does go bad, from exceedingly poor storage, too much moisture, or something of the sort - it should be very apparent, and on the surface only.
That being said, if you have concerns about your honey specifically or believe that its raw nature poses more risk - you should act as it seems safe for you. Putting the honey in the fridge should double the shelf life, at least, though it will also encourage crystallization.
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Honey never expires. The healthy sweetener—which contains antibacterial proteins and enzymes as well as plenty of antioxidants—is good forever. Seriously. Kept sealed in an airtight container, the National Honey Board says honey remains edible indefinitely—even if it crystalizes or darkens over time.Can you eat expired raw honey?
While honey never spoils, it may change color (from clear to cloudy) or texture (thicker and grainier) over time. That's ok! Unless your honey becomes exposed to moisture and ferments (which will be super obvious), it's safe to consume.What happen if you eat expired honey?
It Can Crystallize and Degrade Over Time Crystallized honey becomes whiter and lighter in color. It also becomes much more opaque instead of clear, and may appear grainy (1). It is safe to eat.How long is raw honey good for?
If stored properly, it can essentially stay good for decades, sometimes even longer. Primarily made up of sugars, it's known as one of the most natural stable foods out there. According to the National Honey Board, most honey products have an expiration date or \u201cbest by\u201d date of around two years.Can old raw honey make you sick?
Yes. Although honey has a lot of antimicrobial properties, it can still go bad and cause one to get ill. There are several instances for this occur: Contamination.Does Honey Expire? - WATCH THIS!
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Answer 2
This is a little info which would go a long way to help you decide if you should use honey after expiry date.
How long can you keep honey?
Honey found in Egyptian tombs was still good after 2,000 years! Honey does not spoil unless it has too high of a water content. If you see signs of fermentation that honey could be spoiled. I keep honey for storage in glass canning jars because it is easier to warm the honey when it granulates.
Can honey go bad?
So, yes, honey mostly doesn't spoil. However, honey can contain spores of Clostridium botulinum. This isn't harmful to adults and children over one year old, whose gastrointestinal tract is developed enough to deal with the spores. But children under one are at risk for infant botulism, so honey is not for your infant.
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Answer 3
Honey doesn't expire. It's the only food that doesn't. However, you should never feed it to children under the age of one regardless of its freshness.
If you find that it has crystallized, you can microwave it to re-liquefy it, but make sure you do it in very short intervals; as little as ten seconds at a time, and never in a plastic container. Sugar heats up quickly and much hotter than other liquids so it will melt through your honey bear before you can say just right. If you want to heat it in the plastic container, heat up a container of water big enough to hold the the honey bear with a little extra room. Then place the container in the hot water to liquefy the honey.
I've yet to figure out under which conditions it crystallizes and which it doesn't, but I'm sure there's some trick to it. I do think that temperature has something to do with it, but I've had honey crystallize in the summer and stay liquid in the winter, so who knows.
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