Hello All

As I am presently studying for one of the Examinations, I thought I would
key in for the benefit of the correspondent and as revision for myself, a
summary of the details I have on the subject from the Study Text.

1. Set aside blemish free jars and lids of identical manufacture for use for
show items with each delivery of jars.

2. Always prepare 3 items if the class asks for 2. Enter the best 2 matching
exhibits.

3. The honey must be free from any foreign bodies; check the bottom of the
honey jar, any dust particles are likely to fall to the bottom of a jar of
honey.

4. 'Run' or clear honey must be free from any sign of granulation. The honey
may need to be gently heated in a water bath at about 62 Celsius just before
the show.

5. Soft set or 'creamed' honey exhibits shpuld not be full of air bubbles.
When mixing the honey with the creamer, which resembles a long handled
mixer, it should be kept below the surface of the honey.

6. Once the honey has been bottled keep the lids tightly sealed in order to
preserve the volatile oils which give the honey its distinctive aroma. Prior
to the show check the lids for cleanliness.

Hope this helps

Sincerely

Tom Barrett
49 South Park, Foxrock
Dublin 18
Ireland
Tel + 353 1 289 5269
Fax + 353 1 289 9940