Spontaneous Honey Leak!

[EcclesCake]

I've just opened a cupboard to find two unopened jars of honey have spontaneously sprung a leak.

They have been in the cupboard untouched for at least a couple of months.

I can't remember when they were bottled but I think it was when the weather was quite cool, I'm wondering if the change in temperature has made the honey expand and thus leak.

Can anyone suggest any other reason?

[Kiki-frog]

You could claim it's a miracle and charge people £5 a time to see the Holy Honey. Especially if you draw a quick outline of Mary where it's spilt. Tell people that you tasted some of it and it cured your measles. You don't have measles? Well there you go then - case proved.

But I think it's probably just a sudden change in temperature that caused it.

[EcclesCake]

LOL, I just need a slice of toast with the face of Jesus on it and I have life long financial security!

The thing that is bugging me is I think that the honey was in a cupboard on an outside wall back when we had the good weather in March. I've since moved it to a cupboard that is in the middle of the kitchen, which I would think, is less susceptible to temp variations.

Over analysing things, moi?

[venator]

Was it in plastic, presumably?

They might have been biodegradable bottles, which have biodegraded...

[EcclesCake]

No, glass jars.

[HowardKennitby]

fermentation producing gas ?

[EcclesCake]

Good answer Howard, it's not my honey but I'm pretty sure the (experienced) producer in question would be scrupulous in her practices.

[rowanwitch]

two unopened jars.... I'd have made honey cake with em by now...
I think the expansion idea is as good as any

[johnk]

Are there any little bubbles in the honey and does it taste a little bitter, if so then it's started t fement, it happens quite easily.

[RATTER15]

I cant help with Jesus face on toast but this may help!!

http://bitsandpieces1...und-in-dogs-butt.html

[Kiki-frog]

Ratter, brilliant pic. I like to think that devout pilgrims queue up so that they can kiss the dog's bum.

[EcclesCake]

Thanks John, it looks and tastes fine.

Ratter, there is no way I'm spreading my honey on THAT!