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Honey FAQ

Crystallization of Honey
Crystallization is a natural process in honey and does not affect its quality or taste. We keep our honey raw and unheated, which maintains its natural goodness, resulting in some crystallization over time.

Crystallization is a clear indication of pure honey as it’s due to the glucose and fructose content in the product. If your honey crystallizes, don’t worry; it’s not spoiled. Honey with high glucose levels will crystallize more quickly, while those with higher fructose levels will crystallize more slowly.

Also, crystallized honey is easier to use in recipes and melts quickly in tea or on toast. To re-liquefy your honey, put it in a glass container and store it in another container full of hot water, making sure the water doesn’t touch the honey. You may need to reheat the water if needed.

What is raw honey?

Raw honey is a natural and unprocessed sweetener produced by bees from flower nectar.

Raw honey can be found in different forms, such as liquid or semi-solid (crystallized), and can have various colors and consistencies. These variations are dependent on the type of flower from which the bees collected their nectar. Raw honey may contain bee pollen, honeycomb, and propolis, which further enhance its health benefits.

Raw honey’s benefits come from its unique combination of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. Bee pollen contributes proteins, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, carotenoids, and bioflavonoids to raw honey. Bee propolis, a resinous material collected by bees from trees, is used to maintain the hive’s health and serves as another source of raw honey benefits.

Benefits of raw honey*

Honey is a viscous liquid produced by honeybees and comes in a range of colors ranging from straw yellow to dark brown. The bees collect nectar from flowers and mix it with enzymes to form honey before storing it in honeycomb cells to keep it fresh.

Honey has been used since ancient times as both a sweetener and medicine and has several nutritional benefits. In general, it contains trace amounts of local pollen along with other substances such as amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes, minerals, and vitamins. Dark honey has more antioxidants than light honey according to some research. In comparison to sugar, honey is less processed as it is usually only pasteurized before use. Raw honey, in particular, contains more antioxidants and enzymes than pasteurized varieties and is also edible.

Read more about using honey as a cough suppressant, for allergy relief and as a topical aid at MedicalNewsToday.

*Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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