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Over time, glucose can separate and form crystals, resulting in a thicker or grainier consistency.
What should you expect?
Authentic honey may:
Become cloudy
Form fine crystals
Turn thick and spreadable
But take note:
Not all authentic honey crystallizes at the same rate.
Some varieties crystallize within just a few weeks.
Others remain liquid for months or even years.
Conversely, processed or adulterated honey can also crystallize.
Therefore, crystallization alone is not proof of authenticity, though it is usually a perfectly normal characteristic of natural honey.
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