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"Daniel D. Dempsey" <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 14 Oct 1998 09:25:10 -0400
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>     The question recently came up as to how to separate wax from
>honey.  Another method that I have heard used is to gently heat the
>crushed wax/honey mixture.  They will then separate out.  Allow to
>cool, and remove wax from the top.  Be careful though, and only apply
>enough heat to melt the wax, and not ruin the honey!
>     Anyone having used this method, please let us know, because I
>have a small amount of honey that I plan to try this with.  If it
>doesnt work, I'd like to know before I ruin the honey!  Thanks all!
>
>Scott
 
 
Wax melts at about 160F  TOO hot for my honey.
 Try to hold it at no more than 115F and let the honey drain from the wax.
 
Dan
Daniel D. Dempsey
P. O. Box 5
Red Bluff,CA 96080-0005
 
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