Jim et al,

The super white honey that you comment upon is I suggest something to do
with the thousands of hectares of little yellow flowers. These were
present in our and several other areas during the months of July, August
and September.

Not having the capacity to actually pinpoint via. pollen count etc.,
this presumable "canola honey" amazes me.

Its taste varies - from a bland super sweet liquid, through to examples
of very pleasing (IMHO) finished honey.

Common to many honeys, the material that leaves the beekeeper has very
different taste characteristics compared to the material that is sent
out onto the market.

Changing the subject:

As ever more stringent hygiene requirements come into force for honey
producers - what are the thoughts of regarding the suitability of
present day extracting equipment and how it fits into ease of keeping
clean during the honey extraction process?

Material I am using is reasonably well built, but has many rough
corners, open rivets, areas which are practically impossible to clean
without pressure washing.

This done, removal of trapped water under plastic strips, turned steel
edges etc. is impossible.

Daily wash down is not easy! - esp. where vulnerable electrical
components are strategically placed.

Peter.

PS: Summer has arrived for the next several days!!!!!!!!!!!

I could go on with many more examples, but would rather read other
peoples comments first!

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