Honey in Mason jars? Is this OK?

[Algonam]

We aren't selling our honey so I am wondering if it is ok to store our own honey in Mason jars. .....or is there a certain reason why a standard honey jar is used. Around here mason jars don't cost as much.

[JP]

Mason jars are more common than you think. Most beeks can run to the Piggly Wiggly and buy a case so they are easily accessible as well. Go for it!


...JP

[Bee-Bop]

I would bet at tailgate,farmers markets, etc. that, as you have surely seen, more honey is sold in pint & quart glass canning jars than anything else !

Bee-Bop

[specialkayme]

Absolutely. I store my honey in plastic buckets, and give it away in mason jars!

[sc-bee]

Alot of folks prefer the Mason jar--- the biggest draw back is the two piece lid. But I can live with that.

[Kathyp]

that's what i use.  i prefer wide mouth to smaller, but either will do.

[asprince]

People understand pints and quart jars but are lost when you talk about pound and two pound jars. (unit of measure for honey)


Steve

[AllenF]

Mason jars sells the same as a syrup jar.   And with the lid, just buy the one piece lid.   White lid looks better to me.  

[Scadsobees]

I prefer the standard canning jars as well.  I like the small mouth (I think it is easier to pour out of), and I just use the lids that come with them.  Plus the people who buy them can always reuse them for canning.  I'll give a discount if they return the jar, but nobody ever does. 

They're a lot easier to find than having to have something shipped.

Rick

[Michael Bush]

It depends on your market.  A lot of people see honey in a mason jar and think of homemade and home grown.   More "sophisticated" people may see it is cheap, but they probably aren't the customers who are going to pay a premium for real fresh honey anyway...

[stella]

I would be more apt to buy honey in a mason jar than a plastic jar.
Before I had bees I bought my honey from a co-op where you get to fill your container from a big stainless steel container with a spout. Very down-home. I like that.

[sc-bee]

Mason jars sells the same as a syrup jar.   And with the lid, just buy the one piece lid.   White lid looks better to me.  

And throw away the lid that came with the jar --- never seen them sold with solid lids. Of course second use and return jars are a different situation.

[annette]

The hardware store near me sells these white tops that fit the mason jars. I also like them better than the ring and lids which can be messy when taking on and off.