15 Be able to describe the process of extracting honey from combs and a method of straining and bottling of honey suitable for a small scale beekeeper, including hygiene;

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Possible need for warming cabinet (with rape or on a cool day)
Uncap frames with hot knife / uncapping fork
Insert in extractor, radial or tangential, uses centrifugal force to extract
Strain through pair of mesh filters into storage container / settling tank
Leave to settle, bubbles and debris
Decant into jars, through filter if necessary
Use food grade stainless steel or plastic containers
Cover hands, hair, clothing and environmental hygiene
Honey free from mould insect debris and other substances foreign to the composition of honey
Water content must be less than 20%
Honey should not have been heated excessively as this destroys its enzymes
New, sterile or sterilised honey jars and lids
Wash hands separately to equipment
Observe labelling regulations (see section on legal requirements)