HONEY FAQ
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts: Servings: about 22 PER 16oz. (454g) Honey is sold and nutrition facts calculated by weight and not volume.
Serving Size 1 Tbsp (21g). Amount Per Serving: Calories 60
Total Fat 0g (0%DV), Cholest. 0mg (0%DV), Sodium 0mg (0%DV), Total Carb. 17g (6%DV), Total Sugars 17g (34%DV*), Protein 0g (0%DV)
*One serving adds 17g of sugar to your diet and represents 34% of the Daily Value
For Added Sugars. Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Why is the honey turning solid? (Crystallization)
Honey turning solid, or crystallizing, is a completely natural process and a sign that you have raw, high-quality honey. Because honey is a highly concentrated solution of natural sugars (primarily glucose and fructose), the glucose naturally begins to separate from the water over time to form tiny crystals. This does not mean your honey has spoiled. To remedy crystallization and return your honey to a smooth liquid state, simply place the sealed jar in a bowl of warm water and let it sit until the crystals dissolve. Avoid using boiling water or microwaving the honey, as high heat can destroy its beneficial enzymes and alter its delicate flavor.
How do you ethically source your honey?
Our natural honey is ethically sourced from local environments with the utmost care and remains completely untouched by human hands throughout the harvesting process. We prioritize the health and happiness of our colonies through three fundamental principles: a natural approach, sustainable harvesting practices, and effective, chemical-free disease management. To ensure our bees have ample resources to thrive naturally, our bottom line is simple: if the bees need the honey, we do not take it. We harvest only the excess and never take the natural comb honey they work so incredibly hard to build.
Is raw honey safe for infants?
No, raw honey should never be given to infants under one year of age. While it is completely safe and healthy for older children and adults, honey can naturally contain trace amounts of botulism spores. A fully developed digestive system can pass these spores safely without any issues. However, an infant's digestive tract is still maturing and has not yet built up the necessary healthy bacteria to stop the spores from multiplying, which can lead to infant botulism. To keep your little ones safe, pediatricians strongly advise waiting until after their first birthday to introduce them to honey.
Is your raw honey filtered, and does it ever expire? How is your honey processed, and what is the best way to store it? Does raw honey go bad, and how should I store it?
We gently strain our raw honey to remove stray bits of beeswax, but we never micro-filter it. This careful process ensures that all the beneficial natural pollen, enzymes, and nutrients remain completely intact. Because it is kept in this pure, natural state, your honey has an indefinite shelf life and will never actually expire or go bad. To keep it at its absolute best, simply store your sealed jar at room temperature in a pantry or cupboard, safely out of direct sunlight.
What is the difference between raw honey and typical grocery store honey?
The main difference comes down to how the honey is processed. Raw honey is exactly as the bees made it. It is unpasteurized and only lightly strained, meaning it retains all of its natural pollen, beneficial enzymes, antioxidants, and unique local flavor. Typical grocery store honey, on the other hand, is usually pasteurized at high temperatures and micro-filtered to keep it looking perfectly clear and liquid for a longer period of time. Unfortunately, this heavy processing strips away most of the natural nutritional benefits that make honey so special. By choosing raw honey, you are getting a pure, nutrient-rich product straight from the hive.