Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Sorry, I hadn't checked the rest of the list and didn't realize this topic was touched on in the news article about food fraud. > > Did anyone watch Headline News on CNN this morning? I caught a blurb about people getting upset with the FDA, because they weren't regulating prices, and they mentioned people having to pay higher prices for clover honey that was actually made partially with sugar beets. I tried looking on CNN's site to see if they had a link to the story, but I couldn't find it. > > In any case, this does have me concerned. How do we know wether or not the honey we use has been adulterated? I suppose maybe I should just buy local honey, since it hasn't been imported, but even then, I guess I don't really know if it's been adulterated. > > Thoughts? > > Thanks, > > Amber > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Sorry, I hadn't checked the rest of the list and didn't realize this topic was touched on in the news article about food fraud. > > Did anyone watch Headline News on CNN this morning? I caught a blurb about people getting upset with the FDA, because they weren't regulating prices, and they mentioned people having to pay higher prices for clover honey that was actually made partially with sugar beets. I tried looking on CNN's site to see if they had a link to the story, but I couldn't find it. > > In any case, this does have me concerned. How do we know wether or not the honey we use has been adulterated? I suppose maybe I should just buy local honey, since it hasn't been imported, but even then, I guess I don't really know if it's been adulterated. > > Thoughts? > > Thanks, > > Amber > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 The way to tell if honey is pure or not, is if it crystallizes in the winter when it is cold (or, I guess, if you put it in the fridge.) Some of the time, I use costco honey, which is very reasonably priced, clover honey, for cooking. This year it wasn't crystallizing, so I was beginning to fear that they had changed the contents (it had always crystallized in previous years), but finally it did, so it put my worries at bay. Though it's a heck of a lot harder to use in the big plastic jug once it has crystallized. And since it is in plastic, I don't want to heat it in water to decrytalilize it. Mara > Did anyone watch Headline News on CNN this morning? I caught a blurb about people getting upset with the FDA, because they weren't regulating prices, and they mentioned people having to pay higher prices for clover honey that was actually made partially with sugar beets. I tried looking on CNN's site to see if they had a link to the story, but I couldn't find it. > > In any case, this does have me concerned. How do we know wether or not the honey we use has been adulterated? I suppose maybe I should just buy local honey, since it hasn't been imported, but even then, I guess I don't really know if it's been adulterated. > > Thoughts? > > Thanks, > > Amber > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 The way to tell if honey is pure or not, is if it crystallizes in the winter when it is cold (or, I guess, if you put it in the fridge.) Some of the time, I use costco honey, which is very reasonably priced, clover honey, for cooking. This year it wasn't crystallizing, so I was beginning to fear that they had changed the contents (it had always crystallized in previous years), but finally it did, so it put my worries at bay. Though it's a heck of a lot harder to use in the big plastic jug once it has crystallized. And since it is in plastic, I don't want to heat it in water to decrytalilize it. Mara > Did anyone watch Headline News on CNN this morning? I caught a blurb about people getting upset with the FDA, because they weren't regulating prices, and they mentioned people having to pay higher prices for clover honey that was actually made partially with sugar beets. I tried looking on CNN's site to see if they had a link to the story, but I couldn't find it. > > In any case, this does have me concerned. How do we know wether or not the honey we use has been adulterated? I suppose maybe I should just buy local honey, since it hasn't been imported, but even then, I guess I don't really know if it's been adulterated. > > Thoughts? > > Thanks, > > Amber > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 That's good to know Mara. I sometimes buy a jug at Costco but never refrigerated it to see if it crystallized. Just keeping it out; it never does like the other honey. I'm glad to know it's legal. It is more cost effective to cook with. Does anyone know about Sam's? It depends on who in the family at what time of year goes--I get the 'extra' card. Debbie 40 cd The way to tell if honey is pure or not, is if it crystallizes in the winterwhen it is cold (or, I guess, if you put it in the fridge.)Some of the time, I use costco honey, which is very reasonably priced, clover honey, for cooking. This year it wasn't crystallizing, so I was beginning to fear that they had changed the contents(it had always crystallized in previous years), but finally it did, soit put my worries at bay. Though it's a heck of a lot harder to use inthe big plastic jug once it has crystallized. And since it is in plastic, I don't want to heat it in water to decrytalilize it. Mara > Did anyone watch Headline News on CNN this morning? I caught a blurb about people getting upset with the FDA, because they weren't regulating prices, and they mentioned people having to pay higher prices for clover honey that was actually made partially with sugar beets. I tried looking on CNN's site to see if they had a link to the story, but I couldn't find it. > > In any case, this does have me concerned. How do we know wether or not the honey we use has been adulterated? I suppose maybe I should just buy local honey, since it hasn't been imported, but even then, I guess I don't really know if it's been adulterated. > > Thoughts?> > Thanks,> > Amber> > > > ------------------------------------> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 That's good to know Mara. I sometimes buy a jug at Costco but never refrigerated it to see if it crystallized. Just keeping it out; it never does like the other honey. I'm glad to know it's legal. It is more cost effective to cook with. Does anyone know about Sam's? It depends on who in the family at what time of year goes--I get the 'extra' card. Debbie 40 cd The way to tell if honey is pure or not, is if it crystallizes in the winterwhen it is cold (or, I guess, if you put it in the fridge.)Some of the time, I use costco honey, which is very reasonably priced, clover honey, for cooking. This year it wasn't crystallizing, so I was beginning to fear that they had changed the contents(it had always crystallized in previous years), but finally it did, soit put my worries at bay. Though it's a heck of a lot harder to use inthe big plastic jug once it has crystallized. And since it is in plastic, I don't want to heat it in water to decrytalilize it. Mara > Did anyone watch Headline News on CNN this morning? I caught a blurb about people getting upset with the FDA, because they weren't regulating prices, and they mentioned people having to pay higher prices for clover honey that was actually made partially with sugar beets. I tried looking on CNN's site to see if they had a link to the story, but I couldn't find it. > > In any case, this does have me concerned. How do we know wether or not the honey we use has been adulterated? I suppose maybe I should just buy local honey, since it hasn't been imported, but even then, I guess I don't really know if it's been adulterated. > > Thoughts?> > Thanks,> > Amber> > > > ------------------------------------> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 What's the problem if honey crystallizes? Is that bad? How do you know if your honey does?__________________________________________________________________CDSCD 5 monthsLialda, PurinetholFreeda Vitamins, L. Acidophilus, Cod Liver Oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 What's the problem if honey crystallizes? Is that bad? How do you know if your honey does?__________________________________________________________________CDSCD 5 monthsLialda, PurinetholFreeda Vitamins, L. Acidophilus, Cod Liver Oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 That answers my question about Starbucks' honey. I'll try putting a packet in the fridge and see what happens.-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 That answers my question about Starbucks' honey. I'll try putting a packet in the fridge and see what happens.-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/pure-honey.html This website has some advice in testing honey. Katy ____________________________________________________________ Staples & #174; - Weekly Ad Incredible deals at Staples! Buy 1 get 1 case paper and much more!! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bb265c428e7d1a5f5st01vuc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/pure-honey.html This website has some advice in testing honey. Katy ____________________________________________________________ Staples & #174; - Weekly Ad Incredible deals at Staples! Buy 1 get 1 case paper and much more!! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4bb265c428e7d1a5f5st01vuc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Thanks for the tips everyone! Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Thanks for the tips everyone! Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Hi , The only problem if honey crystallizes is that it's not really spreadable anymore until you heat it up again. It's not bad, just inconvenient. You'll know if your honey has crystallized, because you'll be able to see the crystals and the honey will have clumped together. You won't be about to pour it anymore. Amber > > What's the problem if honey crystallizes? Is that bad? How do you know if your honey does? > > > __________________________________________________________________ > CD > SCD 5 months > Lialda, Purinethol > Freeda Vitamins, L. Acidophilus, Cod Liver Oil > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Hi , The only problem if honey crystallizes is that it's not really spreadable anymore until you heat it up again. It's not bad, just inconvenient. You'll know if your honey has crystallized, because you'll be able to see the crystals and the honey will have clumped together. You won't be about to pour it anymore. Amber > > What's the problem if honey crystallizes? Is that bad? How do you know if your honey does? > > > __________________________________________________________________ > CD > SCD 5 months > Lialda, Purinethol > Freeda Vitamins, L. Acidophilus, Cod Liver Oil > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 > Hi ,>> The only problem if honey crystallizes is that it's not really > spreadable anymore until you heat it up again. It's not bad, just > inconvenient.>> You'll know if your honey has crystallized, because you'll be able to > see the crystals and the honey will have clumped together. You won't be > about to pour it anymore.>>> AmberJust nuke it for 15 seconds or so (more or less) and it will liquify again.n>> >>>> What's the problem if honey crystallizes? Is that bad? How do you >> know if your honey does?>>>> >> __________________________________________________________________>> CD>> SCD 5 months>> Lialda, Purinethol>> Freeda Vitamins, L. Acidophilus, Cod Liver Oil>>>>-- ______________________________A funny, touching gift book for cat lovers. Signed copies, free shipping (U.S., reduced elsewhere): Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addiction by n Van Til www.wordpowerpublishing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 > Hi ,>> The only problem if honey crystallizes is that it's not really > spreadable anymore until you heat it up again. It's not bad, just > inconvenient.>> You'll know if your honey has crystallized, because you'll be able to > see the crystals and the honey will have clumped together. You won't be > about to pour it anymore.>>> AmberJust nuke it for 15 seconds or so (more or less) and it will liquify again.n>> >>>> What's the problem if honey crystallizes? Is that bad? How do you >> know if your honey does?>>>> >> __________________________________________________________________>> CD>> SCD 5 months>> Lialda, Purinethol>> Freeda Vitamins, L. Acidophilus, Cod Liver Oil>>>>-- ______________________________A funny, touching gift book for cat lovers. Signed copies, free shipping (U.S., reduced elsewhere): Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addiction by n Van Til www.wordpowerpublishing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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