Organic Honey Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What should I do if my honey crystallizes (granulation, sugaring)?
Almost all honey will crystallize after extended storage. Honey can be liquified by placing the container in warm water, or by microwaving the honey in small portions (1 cup) in a microwave-safe container. Microwave on high for approximately 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until the crystals dissolve. Do not boil or scorch honey.

How should honey be stored?
Honey should be kept in dry storage at room temperature.

Does it spoil?
If kept in an airtight container, honey keeps indefinitely.


Can young children eat honey?
Honey should not be fed to infants under one year of age. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for children and adults.


Can I substitute honey for sugar?
For best results, use recipes developed for using honey. To substitute honey for sugar in recipes, start by substituting up to half of the sugar called for. With a little experimentation, honey can replace all the sugar in some recipes. Because of its high fructose content, honey has a higher sweetening power than sugar. This means you can use less honey than sugar to achieve the desired sweetness.


What about baking with honey?
When baking with honey, remember the following:
* Reduce any liquid called for by 1/4 cup for each cup of honey used.
* Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for each cup of honey used.
* Reduce oven temperature by 25° F to prevent over-browning. When measuring honey, coat the measuring cup with non-stick cooking spray or vegetable oil before adding the honey. The honey will slide right out.


What does 'certified organic' mean?

Many products claim to be Organic but are not necessarily certified Organic.

Certified Organic products carry the Organic seal of certifying bodies such as USDA and EU. The seal on the label guarantees that the product is organic. It is authentic and conforms to strict standards laid down by Organic certifying bodies.
Our honey is 100% certified Organic and it bears the USDA and EU seals.


What are the properties in honey that make it such a great health food?

Honey is full of spectacular health benefits! It is an excellent substitute for sugar without the added calories. Bees make honey by converting nectar into simple sugars that are easily and quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Thus, honey gives you instant energy and helps in digestive disorders. Besides boosting physical energy, honey also promotes higher mental efficiency.

Honey is good source of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and C.

Since honey is rich in antioxidants it helps zap damaging free radicals. This means it works wonders for your skin and overall health. Antioxidant-rich foods help against cellular damage and several chronic disorders. These antioxidants are also good for the arteries. Honey reduces oxidation of low-density lipoproteins commonly known as ‘bad’ cholesterol, a benefit which reduces the risk of developing atherosclerosis.

Unlike other sweeteners, honey is predigested and so is easy to digest. When consumed with carbohydrates, such as oatmeal or toast, the enzymes in honey help with the digestion of carbohydrates.

Honey is very good for your skin because of its moisturizing and antibacterial properties. It helps in treating several skin disorders.

Forest Honey comes from the nectar of hundreds of forest flowers which includes several medicinal plants. This makes it doubly healthy and nutritious. It is dark honey, which is known to have far more therapeutic benefits than lighter honey, including antioxidant count. Being Organic, it retains the natural therapeutic properties of honey.


Is pollen in honey good for health?

Bee pollen is a great source of amino acids. Amino acids are a powerhouse of protein molecules, the building blocks of the body. There are 20 different amino acids of which 10 cannot be synthesized by the body out of other compounds and are referred to as essential amino acids. These essential amino acids must be acquired from dietary sources. Bee Pollen contains all of these essential amino acids in varying quantities.  Bee pollen is also wonderfully rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, coenzymes and many other nutritional factors.