Nuts in honey

[Guest guest]

Hi All

At a farmers yesterday I bought a pot of honey with

whole nuts in. I have been tempted to buy this

before, and went for it this time. I know their honey

is unheated/raw.

So, I am confused as to why the enzymes in the honey

aren't breaking down the nuts. They said they have

some pots that have been soaking in honey for 18

months and there's no change. Any ideas?

Thanks

Jo

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[Guest guest]

>So, I am confused as to why the enzymes in the honey

>aren't breaking down the nuts. They said they have

>some pots that have been soaking in honey for 18

>months and there's no change. Any ideas?

>

>Thanks

>Jo

Honey has always been considered an excellent preservative.

It has been used to preserve meat too. It keeps the air out,

and the osmotic pressure keeps bacteria from growing (plus

it has it's own antibiotics). When I make beer with honey, it

takes FOREVER to ferment.

As for the enzymes ... I don't know what honey enzymes are

supposed to break down, but it's unlikely they could work

without addtional water. Enzymes are catalysts, I think, but

most reactions that break down food require H2O, O2, or CO2.

Heidi Jean

[Guest guest]

I second that! Honey is an excellent preservative. Just the way nature

intended it?!

L.

> Honey has always been considered an excellent preservative.

> It has been used to preserve meat too. It keeps the air out,

> and the osmotic pressure keeps bacteria from growing (plus

> it has it's own antibiotics). ...> Heidi Jean

>