Aug 10, 2023 · Honey is likely safe for use as a natural sweetener, cough suppressant, and topical product for minor sores and wounds. Avoid giving honey — even a tiny taste — to babies under the age of 1 year. Honey can cause a rare but serious gastrointestinal condition (infant botulism) caused by exposure to Clostridium botulinum spores.

Mar 13, 2014 · I started using "Honey Bandit" from Mann Lake and really like it. No bad smell and it's effective. The label says "all food grade ingredients," which may not be all natural--I don't know. But if it's safe to consume by humans, some fumes from it probably won't hurt the bees or contaminate the honey.

Nov 5, 2024 · Since honey is safe for people over age 1 year, it might be worth a try. Children ages 1 and older can be given 0.5 to 1 teaspoon (2.5 to 5 milliliters) of honey to treat a cough. The honey can be given as is or added to other liquids, such as juice, to lessen its strength.

Jul 8, 2023 · Both honey and sugar will affect your blood sugar level. Honey is sweeter than granulated sugar, so you might use a smaller amount of honey for sugar in some recipes. But honey actually has slightly more carbohydrates and more calories a teaspoon than does granulated sugar. So any calories and carbohydrates you save will be minimal.

Mar 9, 2021 · Ideal for honey that has crystalized and needs reliquefying, this type of heater will do the job. The freezer used measures 19″ deep by 30″ wide by 28″ high (these are all outside dimensions of the chest not including the lid or base) and is the type used in ice cream shops.

Jan 6, 2025 · the poor ones get honey bound nests, and I have to extract deep frames. with my new 8 Framers I trend toward 16 deep frames or 18 medium for brood and winter, the bigger ones get another box, and get split the next year. for a commercial they want samness , when its time to super they take 100 and each gets 1

Feb 5, 2024 · This forum is dedicated to the discussion and research of all genres of beekeeping history, including; Bee Management, Persons of Beekeeping, Bee Hunting, Archaeology of Beekeeping, Tall Tales, Folklore, Superstitions, Medicine, Beekeeping Antiques, Science and Bees in Warfare.

Jan 19, 2009 · Honey vinegar would be better labled "honey wine" vinegar as it is first made into meade or honey wine (alcohol.) After being made into mead it is then a fairly simple process of making it into vinegar by adding a mother of vinegar to it and exposing it to oxygen.

Nov 18, 2021 · Gunk floats to the top and rocks go to the bottom. Then you drain honey off through its outlet. There is zero need for your honey to be filtered if you allow the time to clarify. And FWIW, my honey is always too thick to put it through a 600 micron strainer. IMO, one needs to heat the honey to 110 or 120F to run it through the strainer.

Feb 9, 2016 · This point is recommended by good apicultural practices to treat outside exploited honey flow periods to guarantee honey quality. However, it is relevant to add that the presence of residue (in the form of metabolites) is analyzed at levels lower than the authorized MRL (Maximum Residue Limit) even during treatment carried out during the honey ...