To produce delicious and high-quality honey, the production process is extremely important. So, how does the modern clean production process for processing honey work specifically?

The quality of honey is evaluated based on factors such as water content, sugar, HMF (hydroxymethylfurfural), etc. After harvesting, natural honey undergoes several steps to enhance its value.

I. The 5 Standard Honey Production Stages

Raw honey contains a high water content, making it difficult to preserve

To obtain high-quality honey, before starting the processing steps, enterprises focus on three key factors:

• Choosing the bee species: Select healthy bees that yield high productivity and ensure honey quality. A typical example is the Italian Honeybee (Apis mellifera ligustica).
• Selecting the raw material region: choosing areas with suitable weather, soil conditions, and flowering seasons, avoiding areas near pollution sources or human impact.
• Following the correct beekeeping methods: employing modern and professional techniques (such as the Langstroth hive beekeeping model). Beekeepers must have experience, knowledge, and skills, to understand the characteristics and behavior of bees.

The following are the five modern standard honey production stages currently applied:

Step 1 - Testing the Quality of Freshly Harvested Nectar

First, the company selects trays of ripe honeycomb. Then, they extract the raw honey, conduct preliminary filtration, and send samples for quality testing.

Step 2 - Removing Poor-Quality Honey

The company proceeds to eliminate samples of honey that do not meet quality standards. Some signs of poor-quality honey include unpleasant odor, unusual color, or sour taste.

Step 3 - Honey Processing

High-quality honey is taken to the processing plant, where the following steps are performed:

• Fine filtering the honey using nano-mesh (ensuring food safety and removing pollen and impurities from the honey).
• Eliminating yeast and fungi in the honey (ensuring the honey remains unchanged and safe for consumption).
• Reducing the water content (ensuring honey meets the standard and extends its shelf life).
• Decrystallizing the honey using ultrasonic wave technology (maintaining smooth consistency without re-crystallization).

Step 4 - Proper Storage

The high-quality honey is stored in a vacuum-sealed storage tank at an appropriate temperature. The honey storage tank must meet the following criteria:

• Made of full stainless steel 304, equipped with sanitary valves (preventing bacterial growth and corrosion), and maintained at 21-26 degrees Celsius to preserve the quality of deeply processed honey.
• Equipped with an automated filling machine using electronic scales and negative pressure.
• Ensuring no foreign substances enter the honey until it reaches the final product stage.

Step 5 - Automated Bottling and Packaging:

The honey is automatically bottled and packaged on existing production lines. Afterward, the final products are delivered to distribution points to serve customers.

• To implement this quality assurance process, the support of machines is indispensable, such as honey reducers, honey decrystallization machines, fungus treatment machines, etc.
• These are all modern machines that apply advanced 4.0 scientific and technological techniques. Each type of machine has its specific function, contributing to the optimal quality of honey.
• Thanks to these machines, the production process becomes professional, seamless, and meticulous. The quality of the honey meets European standards, optimizing the customer experience. So, what are the functions of these machines, and what are some common machine models available on the market?

II. Honey decrystallization machine

High-quality honey is dense, with beautiful color and delicious aroma

The first machine in the list of equipment serving the modern clean honey production process is the honey decrystallization machine. This machine operates using the technology of water separation under negative pressure conditions of 760 mmHg.

During operation, water is removed at low temperatures without affecting the quality of the honey. The operation process is simple and can be easily applied in the production line.

1. Common Types of Machines

Some popular honey decrystallization machine brands on the market are Agritech, Tấn Minh, Machinex, Fujitank, and others.

The cost of this machine ranges from 80 to 100 million VND per unit. They are widely used to serve the honey production process in honey manufacturing facilities.

2. Functions

As you may know, raw honey after harvesting always contains impurities (pollen, beeswax, dust, etc.). Moreover, it also contains water (ranging from 20 to 28%). Such impurities make honey susceptible to fermentation and crystallization, which can be challenging to preserve. Therefore, during honey production, the honey decrystallization machine is used.

This machine helps to remove excess water content from the honey. Additionally, it removes impurities during the process. Notably, the machine also removes organic acids, mold, and yeast, thus reducing the chance of fermentation and spoilage in the honey.

Finally, you will obtain a finished product of pure honey with less than 18% water content, and it is exceptionally pure.

Among this, the <18% ratio complies with the European standard for water content allowed in honey. It enhances the quality of honey and ensures the health of consumers.

III. Honey decrystallization machine

Each type of honey has different tendencies to crystallize

The honey decrystallization machine operates using low-frequency ultrasonic waves (27kHz). This is a research project of many scientists aimed at perfecting the decrystallization process of honey.

1. Common Types of Machines

The honey decrystallization machine is extremely popular on the market, with many manufacturing units offering it. The price ranges from several million VND per unit.

Each machine can handle up to 250 kg of honey, suitable for medium-sized honey producers. Large-scale honey producers can use multiple machines simultaneously to maintain production schedules.

Decrystallization Machine

2. Functions

Crystallization is a common occurrence in honey, where it changes from liquid to solid state, forming crystals due to glucose in honey separating from water to form crystals. The degree of crystallization depends on the glucose content, as well as storage temperature, origin, water content, etc.

Although crystallization does not necessarily reduce honey quality, it does complicate preservation and extraction processes.

Therefore, the anti-crystallization machine plays a crucial role. This equipment breaks down the crystal nuclei inside honey, ensuring a consistently smooth texture. Furthermore, it significantly saves time, effort, and money compared to conventional anti-crystallization methods.

IV. Honey fungus treatment machine

Ivy Honey has a complete system of modern honey-processing equipment

Another important type of equipment that aids in creating high-quality honey is the honey fungus treatment machine. This machine ensures a better-quality end product.

1. Common Types of Machines

You can easily find various types of honey fungus treatment machines on the market. They come in different price ranges, ranging from a few million dong. You can inspect the products directly to make the appropriate choice.

Combining a honey fungus treatment machine with a honey extractor

2. Functions

Honey naturally contains fungi (both beneficial and harmful), which can cause honey to ferment if no preservatives are added. As a result, the honey can have a strong odor and a sour taste, making it difficult to use. So, how can this issue be addressed without using harmful preservatives?

The solution is to use a honey fungus treatment machine. This machine helps eliminate harmful fungi that cause honey to ferment. Thanks to this, honey can be stored for an extended period without the need for preservatives.

While the dehumidification and anti-crystallization stages also remove fungi, a separate step for treating fungi is crucial to ensure the best-quality honey.

V. Honey separation system and honey filtering tank

The honey separation system and filtering tank are the final stages of quality screening before the honey is ready for packaging. They filter impurities, wax residues, and remaining pollen, ensuring optimum honey quality before extraction.

Additionally, foam is effectively removed from the honey, making it easier for producers to remove it. This ensures the honey meets high-quality standards before bottling.

VI. Delicious honey with modern technology

The above production process is meticulously designed, applying cutting-edge European quality standards and modern technology. IVY HONEY's products consistently delight customers and meet export standards. Many customers have highly praised the quality of our honey. Our products guarantee:

• Adherence to the above production process with the application of modern scientific technology ensures fresh, smooth, and delicious honey that remains viable for a long time.
• Thorough quality inspection before distribution to consumers.
• European standard-compliant machinery and modern production lines, ensure safety, high quality, and environmental friendliness.
• Reasonable prices due to in-house production without intermediaries.
• The company has all the necessary business licenses and certificates for livestock breeding according to VietGAP standards.
• ISO 22000:2018 certification and product quality certification specific to each type of honey according to TCVN 12605:2019 for domestic products.
• Ensuring stringent export criteria for raw honey abroad (C4 path, water, HMF, single sugar content, etc.) for optimal health benefits.

IVY HONEY continually strives for improvement to deliver the best products to customers. Contact us now for detailed information and consultation on our high-quality honey products.