2.4 Straining and Settling Honey

Question 1

Course Filtering

Answer 1

Drain the honey in the extractor off through a double sieve (1,500-2,000 microns) which will remove gross impurities such as bits of bee wings, twigs, leaves, etc.

Question 2

Second Filtering

Answer 2

Through nylon mesh, mutton cloth or similar material (500 microns) into a container such as a settling tank (honey ripener). Fix straining cloth over container, make a depression in it and pour honey in. Honey needs to be warm to go through cloth and may need to be pumped through. This will produce honey suitable for exhibition.

Question 3

Ripening Honey

Answer 3

Honey should now be left in a warm room for at least 24 hours to allow air to rise to the surface, before being put into jars.