Ling Heather Honey

Question 1

Name one factor that could affect the production of nector in Ling Heather Honey

Answer 1

Heather prefers to be grown in Acid soil.

Question 2

what is the maximum amount of water allowed in Ling Honey

Answer 2

Maximum in Ling Honey is 23%

Question 3

From what floral source does Thixotropic honey in the UK come from?

Answer 3

Ling heather - Calluna vulgaris.

Question 4

Which constituent of honey gives it a thixotropic property?

Answer 4

High protein content (source Rusty

Burlow in US).

Question 5

List the methods used to extract and jar Ling honey and the difficulties that may be
encountered.

Answer 5

• Pressing. Honey is cut out of the combs and placed in a bag. Good idea to warm the honey before placing in a press. Very messy and certain amount is lost.
• Scraping using a Smiths Cutter.
• Perforextractor. Large roller like a rolling pin with needles that perforate and excite
the honey so that it turns liquid. Then extract in a tangential extractor. Need to work fast before honey stats to go like jelly.
• High water content means ling honey is prone to ferment.

Question 6

In what other form could Ling honey be sold?

Answer 6

Cut comb honey or blended