Honey can be stored in the refrigerator if kept in an airtight container

Honey can be stored in the refrigerator if kept in an airtight container. Low temperatures significantly slow down or nearly halt the crystallization process. They also prevent fermentation and reduce the thinning of honey with high water content, maintaining its viscosity. Chemical processes in honey are slowed at low temperatures, particularly below 0°C. Honey contains enzymes that are sensitive to temperature and storage duration. Diastase and invertase are key parameters that determine honey's authenticity, requiring specific enzyme activity for human consumption. This activity is measured by the enzymes' ability to break down polysaccharides, with duration varying by temperature and enzyme type.