15/10/2026
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 🥄
This is one of those honey myths that I often get asked about.
Some people believe using a metal spoon destroys honey's enzymes, nutrients, or beneficial properties.
It doesn't.
In fact, most of the honey has already touched stainless steel several times before it ever reaches the jar.
What beekeepers use:
• Stainless steel extractors
• Stainless steel uncapping knives
• Stainless steel tanks
• Stainless steel filters
• Stainless steel bottling equipment
• Stainless steel spoons
Modern stainless steel is non reactive.
A spoonful of honey with a stainless steel spoon, stirring it into your tea, or drizzling it over toast or yoghurt will not damage the honey or destroy its naturally occurring enzymes.
The origins of this myth are that honey was sometimes stored in containers made from reactive metals like copper, tin, pewter, or untreated aluminum.
Because honey is acidic, leaving it in contact with those metals for long periods could cause a chemical reaction, affecting both the container and the honey.
Over time a warning about reactive metals somehow turned into a warning about all metals.
They're not the same thing.
What does harm honey though is :
• Excessive heat
• Over pasteurization
• Ultra filtration
• Long term storage in reactive metal containers
Not a stainless steel teaspoon
Some of the longest lasting myths begin with a small piece of truth and then becomes folklore.
Use the metal spoon or a honey dipper 🍯
Lee’s Bees Honey 🐝💛
