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[ericbeaumont]

I have also added on the label that my honey is unprocessed and twice filtered.

the term Raw

If you include the first you don't need the second (on the next 1000).

 

[ericbeaumont]

I have also added on the label that my honey is unprocessed and twice filtered.

I reckon that unprocessed may mislead because filtering is processing. I've used unprocessed in the past but as it doesn't reflect what happens between hive and jar I've dropped it.

Do you really filter, Jeff, or just strain honey? Strain sounds less mechanised than filter - which is done by the big processors and removes goodness.

 

[jeff33]

I reckon that unprocessed may mislead because filtering is processing. I've used unprocessed in the past but as it doesn't reflect what happens between hive and jar I've dropped it.

Do you really filter, Jeff, or just strain honey? Strain sounds less mechanised than filter - which is done by the big processors and removes goodness.

Actually you are right, I just strain.I will amend the next batch.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Actually you are right, I just strain.

You tried changing your diet? increase your intake of greens and fibre?

 

[jeff33]

You tried changing your diet? increase your intake of greens and fibre?

Still manageable for the moment.

 

[Mint Bee]

I have just churned my first 15lb bucket. Looks ok. Tastes fine. It was a doddle to do. Had to borrow A drill to do it.

Tried it out with a 30lb bucket last night. Certainly makes the process a breeze compared to how I used to do it. One tip. Make sure that the bucket has been fully warmed to 30C for long enough to loosen the honey in the entire bucket. I didn’t check and must have hit a solid bit as the bucket started rotating at an alarming speed at one point!
I think it will be useful in speeding up syrup making later in the year as well

 

[enrico]

Tried it out with a 30lb bucket last night. Certainly makes the process a breeze compared to how I used to do it. One tip. Make sure that the bucket has been fully warmed to 30C for long enough to loosen the honey in the entire bucket. I didn’t check and must have hit a solid bit as the bucket started rotating at an alarming speed at one point!
I think it will be useful in speeding up syrup making later in the year as well

Reminds me of my father using an electric paint stirrer back in the 70's he stuck it in a pot of blue paint in the lounge and turned it on. It hit the thick bit at the bottom and turned at 5000 revs. We had a thin blue line right round the lounge at the same height and he even had it across his stomach. The transistor radio with the blue line on lasted about twenty years after that. A subtle reminder!!!

 

[CaptainCymru]

Fair play to this idea

https://provenancehub.com/product/bermondsey-street-bees-cotswold-summer-natural-honeycomb-frame/

One way to renew frames!

 

[Erichalfbee]

I’ve sold whole frames for £50. The stand is a bit pricey though

 

[CaptainCymru]

I’ve sold whole frames for £50. The stand is a bit pricey though

Did they sell well?yeah the stand is eye watering !

 

[jeff33]

Very interesting. What was their reaction?

I haven't heard anything back from them after 3 weeks which is a clear sign that it's not a legal requirement not to use the word raw.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Did they sell well?yeah the stand is eye watering !

Yes. I had two one year at the Conwy honey fair as stall decoration and somebody came up and wanted to buy them. Since then I take whole frames up but only a few. I’m not cornering the market

 

[Ian123]

Yes. I had two one year at the Conwy honey fair as stall decoration and somebody came up and wanted to buy them. Since then I take whole frames up but only a few. I’m not cornering the market

What stands are you using not the show stands Shirley? I found boxes with cheap stands but there still expensive.

 

[Erichalfbee]

What stands are you using not the show stands Shirley? I found boxes with cheap stands but there still expensive.

Stan knocks them up, whatever wood he’s got lying around with plastic crownboard for “glass”

 

[CaptainCymru]

I haven't heard anything back from them after 3 weeks which is a clear sign that it's not a legal requirement not to use the word raw.

Super like

 

[CaptainCymru]

Yes. I had two one year at the Conwy honey fair as stall decoration and somebody came up and wanted to buy them. Since then I take whole frames up but only a few. I’m not cornering the market

If people can sell fresh air to the Chinese no doubt there will be a big market for honey frames , something to explore!

 

[Erichalfbee]

If people can sell fresh air to the Chinese no doubt there will be a big market for honey frames , something to explore!

You never been to a posh hotel where they have them at the breakfast buffet?

 

[CaptainCymru]

You never been to a posh hotel where they have them at the breakfast buffet?

I'm from Wales.....posh places can smell the cawl on you from a 100 yards.....

 

[Ian123]

https://www.honeyframepackaging.co.uk/index.asp?pageid=262386. I’m still after some of those hard clear boxes that hold a 1lb if any have an idea

 

[StephenT]

You never been to a posh hotel where they have them at the breakfast buffet?

Yes. Business trip to Stuttgart a couple of years back. Probably had more than my fair share