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Fermentation of garlic #822985
Asked March 20, 2023, 11:09 PM EDT
Can you safely ferment garlic in honey, there are numerous sources online raving about this. Peal raw garlic and fill with pure raw honey, ferments for atleast a month with airlock and turning frequently. We have done numerous batches and consistently test ph between 3.6 and 4.1
Boise County Idaho
Expert Response
The water activity of honey is low due to high sugar content. But when the two are combined, what is the final water activity? It depends on the ratio of garlic to honey, plus other factors.
Other concerns are the risk of botulism, due to the fact that botulism has occurred in garlic in oil. Honey can also be a source of infant botulism in children under age one. So we know that botulism is present in both garlic and honey. If the right conditions become present, it could very well germinate and produce the botulism toxin.