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White clouds in honey-safe?

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#1 ·
I have noticed the formation of white, milky clouds in honey that I opened up and used.
I am wondering if it is contamination from spoons or honey dippers (water, bacteria, fungi?).
It does not appear to be crystallization--since honey is still liquid.

This honey was extracted this season and was never heated just strained with 400 micron screen.

Any thoughts on if this should be of concern for consumption.

- can this be bacteria or fungi?


Thanks,
Shawn
 
#6 · (Edited by Moderator)
You will see bubbles and the honey will have an aroma of fermentation. If your honey is sufficiently low in moisture I assume it is the beginning of granulation. If it worries you just warm it up a bit and I am guessing it will clear up pretty quickly.
 
#8 ·
It sounds like the start of crystallizing, probably from the drop in temperatures.

If it is fermenting it will build up pressure inside your jars, you might listen for it and smell it as you open it.

If it is fermenting or crystallizes beyong usable then turn it into mead. Or just turn it into mead anyways :banana:
 
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