Filtered honey is heated to reverse crystallization and reduce bacterial growth. It is processed through a filter press to remove more foreign material than the straining process. Dutch Gold offerings are filtered to delay crystallization allowing for a longer liquid shelf life.

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Can I prevent the crystallization of my honey?
1. Store honey at room temperature to deter crystallization. Crystallization occurs most rapidly at cool temperatures (40º – 57ºF) therefore honey should never be stored in the refrigerator.
2. Prevent absorption of moisture in the air by tightly closing containers during storage.
3. Do not contaminate the honey with toast crumbs etc.
4. Use more honey! As honey ages, it will start to crystallize.

My honey has crystallized. Do I need to throw it away?
No. Crystallization can be reversed by heating. Place the honey container in a warm water bath for a period of time to return the crystals to liquid.

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Around the world, present-day brewers continue to experiment with unique beer ingredients. Many modern brewers have come to value the use of less processed ingredients in their beers. One such ingredient is honey! Honey is used in a variety of beers from lagers to ales to porters, due to its ability to enhance flavor.

Mead, or honey wine, is created by fermenting honey with water and is considered the ancestor of all fermented beverages. Mead can be sparkling or still, and dry or sweet.

Hard cider refers to the fermented beverage made from the juice of apples. It can range from sweet to dry depending on the types of apples and yeast used and the length of fermentation.

Homebrew, mead and hard cider have become increasingly popular with nearly one million Americans making their own beer according to the American Homebrewers Association.

Not sure which honey to use? See the chart below to get an idea!

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Can I substitute honey for sugar in my recipes?
Yes. Follow these simple guidelines:
1. Substitute honey for up to 1/2 of the sugar.
2. Reduce the liquid in the recipe by 1/4 cup for each cup of honey used in baked goods.
3. Add about 1/2 tsp. baking soda for each cup of honey used in baked goods.
4. Reduce oven temperature by 25 F to prevent over-browning of baked goods.

What are the benefits of using honey instead of sugar?
Honey adds distinct flavor notes to recipes. Honey absorbs and retains moisture, this keeping your items fresh for a longer period of time. Honey is also sweeter than sugar, allowing you to use less of it to gain the same sweetness level.

How much is a cup of honey?
Honey is required to be sold by weight (oz or lbs), not by liquid measure. A 1 Cup measurement of honey requires 12oz (net weight) of honey to fill it.
Is there an easier, less messy way to measure honey?
Yes. Loosely line your measuring cup with plastic wrap, leaving plenty of extra overhang. Pour honey into measuring cup, allowing honey to fill in the cup. Gather the overhanging wrap, twist and then remove from cup. Snip the bottom and squeeze the honey into the mixing bowl.

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As with any raw foods, honey should not be fed to infants under one year of age. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for older children and adults.

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USDA certified Organic honey comes from certified beekeeping and extraction operations. Hives have all of their parts (supers, queen excluders, etc.) numbered to prevent accidental use in non-organic hives. All hive parts are made of wood. Comb foundations are made from organic beeswax.
Feeding of bees is prohibited. If feeding is necessary to prevent starvation, the honey produced cannot be certified organic.

Honey is produced from naturally foraging bee colonies that are located at least 2 miles (straight-line flight) from any source of pesticide or herbicide contamination, such as non-organic crops. Due to this requirement, there are few to no commercially available quantities of USDA certified Organic honey produced in the United States.

At the Packer:

Dutch Gold and McLure’s are certified by Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO) who inspects our facilities to the standards established by of USDA National Organic Program (NOP). Dutch Gold only accepts honey from areas that are certified organic by an NOP approved certifier; furthermore, the certifier must have physically visited the organic producing area.

All organic honey is stored in a segregated area to prevent co-mingling organic and non-organic product.

Organic honey is only processed after all equipment has been completely flushed with hot water and PCO approved sanitizers. The system is then flushed with fresh water. All equipment is completely clean and empty of all prior honey. All labels must be approved by PCO before they go into production.

Dutch Gold Honey must be able to track 100% of the organic honey; this is inspected yearly by organic inspectors.

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The human body needs carbohydrates before and during exercise to help to maintain blood glucose levels and prevent premature fatigue. HONEY is a source of readily available carbohydrates, with nearly equal amounts of both fructose and glucose.

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