I was wondering what temperature is suitable to store honey bought from stores?
Now in the summer, it can be around 30+ Celsius, and even nearly 40 on some day. Do you suggest keeping honey while being consumed in the refrigerator? If not, what harm can that cause?
Best Answer
Honey should be stored at 50-70 Degrees Fahrenheit
Honey is similar in to olive oil and should be storaged between 50-70 Degrees Fahrenheit according to Max Shrem from Slashfood:
Looks like this confirms that you may want to keep it in a cool place and away from hot temperature where it would cause honey to degrade in quality.
Shrem from Slashfood continues:
Thus, choosing an appropriate container is an important part of the equation.
Penn State has a great article germane to this topic.
Refrigerating Honey
In the article, it talks mentions the crystallizing state of honey if it is refrigerated in no way it harms the honey at all.
Restoring honey from a crystalized form
I know this is not related to your question. But something you asked in the comments. Apparently, honey can be restored from it's crystalized form: placing it in the microwave for 20 seconds can restore it from a crystallized form.
Therefore, you can store it in the refrigerator and heat it afterwards. The downside is that if stored in the fridge too long it'll turn hard and sugary.
Proper Storage Container
Since honey has very little moisture in it it is difficult for microorganisms to grow. Thus, an airtight container is of utmost importance.
If moisture gets in the container it can be an ideal environment for mold and yeast to grow. Honey should be thrown out if it foams and smells like alcohol
Long Term Storage of Honey
Honey can be stored for long periods of time without any issue. Over time, honey will darken and intensify with flavor.