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Liquid honey

Liquid honey is honey in its natural flowing state, maintaining transparency and the ability to drip easily from a fork or spoon. It is used in baking, sauces, beverages, and glazes where a uniform consistency and quick distribution across a surface or into dough is needed. When selecting, pay attention to color and transparency — quality liquid honey should be light and uniform, without crystallization or sediment at the bottom.

Micronutrients

per 100 g

About

Liquid honey is not a separate variety, but a state of the product in which it retains fluidity and does not crystallize. Such honey is convenient to work with: easy to measure, mix with other ingredients, use in drinks and sauces. If your honey has thickened at home, returning it to fluidity is simple — just place the jar in warm water for a few minutes.

Taste and Aroma

Liquid honey reveals its flavor notes more brightly than crystallized honey. It distributes faster across the taste receptors, allowing you to feel all the nuances — from floral sweetness to forest and fruity notes. The aroma remains rich and recognizable, especially if it's freshly harvested honey.

In cooking

  • Honey drinks and cocktails — honey dissolves easily in cold and hot liquids
  • Sauces and marinades — fluidity allows honey to be distributed evenly over the surface of meat or vegetables
  • Baking and desserts — convenient for soaking cake layers, making glazes and creams
  • Salad dressings — mixes with oil and vinegar without lumps
  • Cereals and yogurts — absorbs quickly and sweetens the dish evenly

What pairs well with

Liquid honey is versatile. It works well with spices — cinnamon, ginger, cloves — in both sweet and savory dishes. It complements hot sauces perfectly, softening their heat. It forms a classic combination with dairy products, and when paired with bitterness (for example, with radish or mustard) creates an interesting contrast.

Selection and Storage

When purchasing, pay attention to transparency and uniformity — good liquid honey should be clear, without sediment or separation. If honey is too liquid, almost like water, this may indicate immaturity or dilution. Store in a tightly closed container in a dark place at room temperature — this way honey will retain its fluidity longer and will not absorb moisture from the air.

If you prefer to work with liquid honey, choose light varieties — they crystallize more slowly than dark ones. Dark honey is thicker and solidifies faster, but it contains more minerals and has a more pronounced flavor.

Nutrition

per 100 g

Calories
327 kcal
Protein
0.8 g
Fat
0 g
Carbs
80.3 g

Micronutrients

per 100 g

Macronutrients

Fiber
0.2 g
Sugars
82.12 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat
0 g
Omega-3 (EPA + DHA)
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Water
17.1 g

Minerals

Sodium
4 mg
Potassium
52 mg
Calcium
6 mg
Magnesium
2 mg
Phosphorus
4 mg
Iron
0.42 mg
Zinc
0.22 mg
Copper
0.04 mg
Manganese
0.08 mg
Selenium
0.8 mcg

Vitamins

Vitamin A (RAE)
0 mcg
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Vitamin K
0 mcg
Vitamin C
0.5 mg
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)
0 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
0.04 mg
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
0.12 mg
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
0.07 mg
Vitamin B6
0.02 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate, DFE)
2 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg

Measures and weight

1 tbsp
21 g
1 tsp
7 g
1 cup
350 g

Measure calculator

Weight
100 g
Calories
327 kcal

How to store

Shelf life

Fridge · Whole
7 days
Freezer · Whole
6 months
Freezing
Suitable for freezing
Thawing
In the fridge

Signs of spoilage

  • Off smell
  • Mold

Times are approximate. Packaging instructions take priority.

Recipes with Liquid honey

Recipes found: 10

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