laurence edwardsOwner at Black Mountain Honey

How To Remove Wax and Froth From Honey 🍯

10 Jun 2024 · 0 min

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Laurence Edwards demonstrates a simple, low‑tech method for removing wax sediment that forms on the surface of raw honey. He advises gently warming the honey bucket, then letting it sit undisturbed for 24 hours so the wax rises. After the wax has collected at the top, a sheet of cling film is pressed onto the wax layer without trapping air bubbles and then swiftly peeled away, pulling off the majority of the wax. The technique requires only mild heat, a day’s wait, and ordinary kitchen cling film, making it an easy solution for beekeepers or honey enthusiasts seeking clearer honey.

If you open up your buckets of raw honey to find wax sediment on the surface, this is the easiest way to remove it. Warm the bucket of honey really, really gently and then let it sit for 24 hours. All of the wax sediment will rise to the surface. Take a piece of cling film and place it directly onto the wax sediment with no bubbles underneath and quickly remove it in a really swift motion. You will get the vast majority of wax off using this method.