Re: Confusion on selling honey in jars, weight vs. volume, pricing, etc.
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Originally Posted by
cg3
Is there an appropriate fill level on Mason Jars? Why is 16.5 too low?
16.5% moisture content, not ounces. Honey, by definition, USDA Grade A anyway, is of a moisture content between 16.5% and 18.5%. Less or more, it is still honey, just not Grade A. Over 18.5% moisture content is prone to fermentation. Especially if it picks up some more moisture or starts to crystalize. Which can concentrate the moisture, leading to fermentation.
Re: Confusion on selling honey in jars, weight vs. volume, pricing, etc.
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Originally Posted by
KQ6AR
Same question too Mark, Too low?
My honey is usually in the 15.5% range when I harvest.
If it isn't a problem, it isn't a problem. I certainly wouldn't try to do anything about it, like adding water.
Re: Confusion on selling honey in jars, weight vs. volume, pricing, etc.
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Originally Posted by
sqkcrk
adding water.
Booze?
Re: Confusion on selling honey in jars, weight vs. volume, pricing, etc.
Seriously, is high/low moisture honey that does not meet the Grade A standard damaged in some way? Would blending the two substandard honeys result in Grade A?
Re: Confusion on selling honey in jars, weight vs. volume, pricing, etc.
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Originally Posted by
cg3
Booze?
Booze would be okay. Except I would add honey to booze, not booze to honey.
cg3, damaged? No. Not really substandard either. But too high moisture is unstable, prone to fermentation. Yes, blending is done and is a good thing to do.
