[log in to unmask] +++++ Dan Veilleux asked >would pasturization or other heating have an effect on crystalization? -------------------- I do not think that heating changes the innate crystallization tendency of a honey which is a characteristic of the particular nectar(s) from which it is derived. However significant heating as in pasteurization DOES give time for ALL crystals to melt and also allows any air bubbles or other impurities to rise to the surface (or sink to the bottom so that they can be removed from the honey. Both these do speed up the crystallization process so once removed, the speed of crystallization will depend on the nectar and the storage temperature (54degrees F is the temp. most conductive to crystallization). hope this helps george fielder