Hi

In his book "Honey Farming" R.O.B Manley reported using
thymol in honey for winter feeding to prevent fermentation.

He used the thymol by dissolving one ounce of thymol crystals
in five fluid ounces of surgical spirit and then added half a fluid
ounce of this mixture to 112 lbs of sugar, which he dissolved in
7 imperial gallons of water (equivalent to 8.75 US gallons) to
make the winter feed.

Surgical spirit is 95% industrial alcohol with the balance being
methyl salicylate and extras.

 He reported one event where a sugar solution treated with
thymol remained usable for 18 months when a sealed jar was
accidentally left in a hedge.

Regards

Mike Rowbottom


HARROGATE
North Yorks
UK

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