Stupid mistake with syrup

[Amaranth]

How readily does a dangerous (to bees) level of HMF build up in granulated sugar syrup? I set out to make a large batch of 2:1 syrup in a stock pot, and inadvertently left it boiling for about 20 minutes. Am reluctant to discard the lot but would have to if it would constitute a significant risk. Am feeling really stupid to make such an error!

 

[Erichalfbee]

No it’s fine

 

[Amaranth]

Thank you. I have prepared more syrup (correctly this time) and will mix the two and get it on now.

I would be interested in hearing about any reasoning that would support this.

 

[Hachi]

I would be interested in hearing about any reasoning that would support this.

Read up on HMF in Bee's

 

[enrico]

In them olden days ..... We used to boil our sugar to hard ball, pour it into a container and put the block of boiled sugar over the feed hole!....never had any problems.

 

[Robxander]

Cornwall honey has a recipe page for all things sugar, the candy involves boiling to a soft ball.

Cornwall Honey - Beepedia - Making Sugar Syrup and Fondant for your bees

www.cornwallhoney.co.uk