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For your convenience, we have prepared the following answers to the most frequently asked questions we receive about
Lord Byron's Honey
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1) Where can I buy Lord Byron's Honey
Lord Byron's Honey is available in supermarkets and grocery stores in the
Maryland & D.C. area
(Locations)
2) Why does foam form on honey?
A natural and harmless accumulation of air bubbles appears as white foam that
rises to top of the jar. It does not affect the taste or quality of the honey.
3) Why does honey granulate?
Honey has a tendency to granulate due to its natural properties. Granulation
does not affect the taste or purity of honey. It can be restored to liquid form
by placing the jar in a pan of very warm water.
4) Where should I store my honey?
Store your honey in a dry cupboard. Do not refrigerate honey. Cold
temperatures hasten granulation.
4a) What kind of flavoring is used in your fruit flavored Honey?
We use all natural fruit puree, this brings out the full flavor of fruit and honey.
5) Is honey pasteurized ?
No. Honey does not benefit from pasteurization because it is naturally low in
bacteria and other microbes all our Honey is Raw and Natural.
6) Does honey contain gluten?
No. Honey contains no wheat products.
7) Does honey contain fat or cholesterol?
No. Honey is primarily composed of carbohydrates.
8) Does honey contain sulfates or sulfites?
No. Honey does not contain sulfates or sulfites.
9) Does honey contain citric acid?
Honey may contain trace amounts of citric acid that occur naturally. None is
added.
10) Is honey natural sugar?
Yes, honey is natural sugar and is easier to digest. Honey is 100% pure and
natural. It is made entirely by honeybees from flower nectars. No ingredients
are added by humans.
11) What is infant botulism?
Honey should never be given to infants under the age of 1 year old. Honey, and
other raw agricultural products, may contain a small number of spores called
Clostridium botulinum. These are the same organisms that cause botulism. The
spores don't thrive in the intestines of adults and older children. In the young
stomachs of infants, the spores are able to grow, possibly causing a serious
form of food poisoning known as infant botulism. For older children and adults,
honey is unquestionably safe.
12) Medical Advice?
For all inquiries regarding the use of honey in medical conditions such as
diabetes, weight control, etc., please consult your physician.
13) Why does an 8 oz. jar of honey only yield
approximately 3/4 cup?
The weight on the label on a jar of honey pertains to the net weight of the
honey inside the jar, not the liquid measure. Use the table below to convert our
standard jar sizes to the equivalent liquid measure.
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Weight Listed |
Yields |
Approximate |
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8 ounces |
3/4 cup |
5 fluid ounces |
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12 ounces |
1 cup |
8 fluid ounces |
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16 ounces |
1 - 1/2 cups |
11 fluid ounces |
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24 ounces |
2 cups |
16 fluid ounces |
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40 ounces |
3 cups |
26 fluid ounces |
14) I like to substitute honey for sugar when
baking. Do you have any guidelines that can help?
By experimenting, honey may be substituted for granulated sugar in baked goods,
cup for cup, with the following alterations to the recipe: