What is raw honey, and why do you want it?

  • Raw honey, as defined by the USDA, is honey that has not been heated above 118°F and contains bee pollen and other beneficial ingredients. The USDA does not have specific regulations for raw honey, but it is generally understood that raw honey is honey "as it exists in the beehive" and is extracted from the honeycombs, strained to remove impurities like beeswax or other debris, and then bottled without further processing.

-Raw honey benefits-

  • Never Spoils:

    Raw honey’s natural preservatives, like low water content and high acidity, make it an inhospitable environment for bacteria and microorganisms. Archaeologists have found edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs over 3,000 years old!

  • Allergy Relief:

    Some studies have shown that local honey may help reduce seasonal allergies by exposing you to small amounts of local pollen, acting like a natural immunotherapy.

  • Antioxidant Boost:

    Raw honey is packed with antioxidants like flavonoids and phenolic acids, which can protect your cells from damage and support heart health.

  • Cough Suppressant:

    Studies suggest honey can be as effective as over-the-counter cough medicines, especially for kids, calming sore throats naturally.

  • Digestive Aid:

    Local honey contains prebiotics that nourish good gut bacteria, potentially easing digestion and boosting immunity.

  • Wound Healing:

    Raw honey has natural antibacterial properties, making it a traditional remedy for soothing burns and promoting skin recovery.

  • Sleep Aid:

    A spoonful before bed can stimulate melatonin production indirectly by supporting tryptophan uptake, potentially helping you drift off more easily.

  • Superfood:

    Throughout history, we see even the ancient Greeks and Romans use raw honey as both food and medicine, with figures like Hippocrates praising it for treating everything from wounds to fevers.

Our Honey is raw, and will often be crystalized when you get it!

The fact that out honey crystalizes is proof that its raw.

Not all honeys are made equal, crystallization speed depends on the amount of things in the honey. Pollen count, sugar content, water percentage and storage temperatures bellow 70F will all affect how fast the honey crystalizes.

You can de-crystalize raw honey it by putting it in a pot on your stove and keeping the temperature between 90-100f, but we do not recommend using a microwave, as it will damage or destroy the things that provide its raw benefits.

-Please note-

While benificial, no honey should ever be given to children under the age of 12 months, as USDA testing has found around 25% of all honeys, both processed and raw, contain Clostridium botulinum spores which can cause a severe illness to children under 12 months of age. Babies have immiture immune andd digestive systems, and they can not always defend agaisnt this disease.