Honey should not be eaten with a metal spoon. Have you ever questioned the rule? People love rules, especially those that sound mysterious. It's as if something has more power if it has to be eaten "properly."
Med It has always been shrouded in an aura of wonder. It is often said that it should not be heated, that it should not come into contact with metal, that it should be kept in a dark bottle, away from light, as if it were an elixir from an ancient temple.
But all these rules are not always supported by facts. And one of the most stubborn of them is precisely this: that metallic A spoon ruins honey.
Myth or truth? Time to reflect
The idea that metal is harmful to honey is based on the notion that Sour honey triggers a reaction with metal. This is said to affect its taste, composition and medicinal effects. It sounds logical until a simple question arises – The entire honey processing process is based on the use of metal utensils.
From pouring honey from the honeycomb, to storage, to analysis – everything is done with the help of metal. Centrifugation machines, tanks, measuring probes, everything is made of metal. And the honey does not lose its properties as a result.
If contact with metal were really that harmful, then all honey would lose its value on its way from the bee to the glass. But the opposite is true.
What really happens if a metal honey spoon is used?
Nothing fatal. Actually, nothing at all. A metal spoon, especially a stainless steel one, does not cause any reaction. Honey remains as it is – sweet, thick, rich and full of natural ingredients. What can really change it is improper storage, light, heat or moisture. Not a spoon.
If honey is quickly swallowed and consumed or mixed into warm tea, it doesn't even have time to "react" with the metal. And even if it did, it would require completely different conditions for any change to occur – prolonged contact, the wrong metal, and much more.
Wooden spoon? A symbol, not a necessity
The truth is simple: A wooden spoon is more of a custom than a necessity. It has its own charm, perhaps a memory of old times, a rustic warmth that metal doesn't offer. But functionally speaking – it's not essential. If you prefer a metal spoon, you can use it without worry. Your body won't notice the difference, and the honey will remain exactly as it should be.
Let honey remain what it is – regardless of the spoon
If anyone claims that honey is spoiled because it has been covered in metal – let them smile. The fear of metal causes more harm than the metal itself.
Honey remains healthy, genuine and strong, regardless of whether it was scooped up with a spoon made of steel, silver or copper. The only important thing is to enjoy it consciously, slowly and with pleasure.
