Honey crystallises fastest between 10 and 14 degrees Celsius.
Why it is true
Honey crystallises fastest at temperatures between 10 and 14 degrees Celsius. At higher temperatures, crystallisation is slower, and at very low temperatures the process practically stops.
Source: Journal of Food Science
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