Am I SOL??

[tonka]

So I am planning on using some plastic next season, I didn't want the plastic that is sold from all the dealers because I wanted clear plastic so the people can see the product and what their getting. I ordered some clear plastic (for honey and can be used for syrups) with a pressure sensitive foam liner but as I looked on the web page of the company that made the plastic I noticed that the max temp for when filling is 140 degrees, I know you want the syrup to be atleast 180 degrees for sanitizing reasons, but is there anyway I can still use them or am I SOL???

[Bucket Head]

I would think they'll get pretty "soft" at 180-190. And the last thing you want is your syrup to have a "melted plastic" taste to it! I guess you'll have to experiment with one.

If it were me, I'd look around for something that can handle the hot packing temperatures.

[upsmapleman]

Tried them. Don't work. Get all out of shape. Also the honey plastic is very porous and the syrup will darken very fast. Want them to see it use glass.

[Big_Eddy]

Don't try bottling at 140 instead of 180. You'll have mold growing in all your bottles in no time.

[tonka]

I tried on out this morning, boiled some water and filled the bottle and it shrunk and got distorted, emailed the company I ordered the bottles from and they said I could return and get a refund on the bottles and lids, pretty bummed they didn't work out, really like the bottles.......but what can you do.

[sugarman3]

Save yourself some grief,use glass

[markct]

Glass especially in smaller sizes is pretty affordable, in fact 8oz glass is cheaper than plastic

[blissville maples]

yup, will melt or disfigure the plastic, and cant jug less than 180 so...........speaks for itself

[BreezyHill]

If you had a very sanitary area and the bottles were sanitized you could bottle at 140; but as the syrup cools the vacuum is produced to seal the container and limit growth. No vac then growth flourishes.

Find a local honey producer and resell them.

Glass is nice to work with and is a great display item. Use some led lights of the warm blue wave and you can really make a great display,

Ben