{"product_id":"soft-set-honey","title":"Soft Set Honey","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShropshire Honey | Small Batch | Smooth \u0026amp; Spreadable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney from our own bees in North Shropshire, carefully worked to create an exceptionally smooth, creamy texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade using honey recovered from the wax cappings during extraction, our Soft Set Honey brings together honey from across our Shropshire apiaries, making the most of each harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike our naturally set honeys, which crystallise at their own pace, this honey is carefully worked over three to four days. Starting with honey that has naturally crystallised and set hard, the process creates a very fine crystal structure, giving it a silky-smooth consistency that stays soft and spreadable at room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a rich, creamy honey that's easy to spread without the drips of runny honey or the firmness of naturally crystallised honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for toast, crumpets, fresh bread or just enjoying by the spoonful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in very small batches, with nothing added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth, creamy and soft set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Toast, crumpets and everyday spreading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from honey produced by our own bees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully worked over three to four days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine, smooth and spreadable texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo added ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in small batches in North Shropshire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery jar is batch numbered for traceability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this honey brings together different harvests, its colour and flavour may vary slightly between batches, while the carefully prepared texture remains consistently smooth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is soft-set honey?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft-set honey is honey that has been carefully worked to produce very fine crystals, creating a smooth, creamy consistency rather than allowing larger crystals to develop naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt contains no cream or other added ingredients, just honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is your soft-set honey made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe start with honey that has naturally crystallised and set hard. Over three to four days, Henry carefully works the honey using specialist equipment to refine its crystal structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis produces a much finer, smoother texture that remains soft and easy to spread at room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill soft-set honey turn hard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur soft-set honey is prepared to maintain a smooth, spreadable consistency at normal room temperature, rather than setting into a firm, coarse crystal structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with any natural honey, its texture may change depending on storage conditions, particularly if exposed to significant temperature changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs your soft-set honey from a single apiary?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edenhoneybees.co.uk\/products\/spring-honey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpring\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edenhoneybees.co.uk\/products\/blossom-honey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBlossom\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edenhoneybees.co.uk\/products\/himalayan-balsam-honey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHimalayan Balsam\u003c\/a\u003e honeys, which are kept separate by apiary, our Soft Set Honey brings together honey recovered during extraction from several of our North Shropshire apiaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows us to make better use of the honey our bees produce, while creating a product with a completely different texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs anything added to make it creamy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The creamy texture is achieved entirely through mechanical working, which produces very fine honey crystals. No cream, sugar or other ingredients are added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery options will appear automatically at checkout based on your postcode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK-wide delivery available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree local delivery available within the immediate area surrounding our apiaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-cost local delivery available to surrounding Shropshire postcodes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Eden Honey Bees","offers":[{"title":"227g","offer_id":58181448827262,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/0848\/3966\/files\/EdenHoneyBeesShropshireSoftSetHoneyFront.jpg?v=1791546878","url":"https:\/\/edenhoneybees.co.uk\/products\/soft-set-honey","provider":"Eden Honey Bees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}