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Padmavani Karkera

Founder of TheHoneyCompany. The brand sources 20+ pure raw honey varieties from the incredible geography that is India. From the delicate golden Clover honey to the almost black- Black Wild Forest Honey, colours and tastes not experienced by most people. This is not the uniformly brown honey, all of them tasting the same, available in supermarkets. This brand stays true to the following - NO aggressive heating or filtration, No blending, NO Added Anything. Just honey as the bees made them. This obvious commitment to quality makes us the brand of choice for some of the top hotels, restaurants, and Health and Fitness centers in India.

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Delicious Raw Mustard Honey- Spread, Sauce or Simple Honey?

Due to a lack of familiarity with raw Mustard honey, there is lot of confusion about what raw Mustard honey is. We know this through first hand experience with customers on Amazon. One of whom said “…70% wax and 30% honey.” This is with reference to the fact that owing to the long journey to his/her destination, the originally crystallised honey had dissolved a bit creating two distinct layers of solid honey at the bottom and liquid honey at the top. We really wanted to reach out to him/her and… Read More »Delicious Raw Mustard Honey- Spread, Sauce or Simple Honey?

Little Bee vs. Stingless Bee

The world of honey is vast and varied, often leading to confusion among enthusiasts and consumers alike. A common mix-up occurs between Little Bee Honey and Stingless Bee Honey, with some using the terms interchangeably. If you find yourself unsure about the differences, you’re not alone, and there’s certainly no shame in learning. Understanding the Basics: Little Bee and Stingless Bee At their core, Little Bees and Stingless Bees share a couple of key similarities: Both species fall under the category of honey bees. Their honey is preferred by ayurvedic… Read More »Little Bee vs. Stingless Bee

Bee-yond Ordinary: The Magic of Royal Jelly!

Royal jelly is a nutrient-rich secretion produced by worker bees, primarily to nourish their queen bee throughout her life. (In case you are wondering how do they which one is a potential queen, click here) It makes her bigger and fertile. On the other hand, the worker bee larvae are fed royal jelly only for 2-3 days after they hatch, thereafter they are fed bee bread. Royal jelly is a creamy, milky substance composed of about 60-70% water, 12-15% proteins, 10-16% sugars, 3-6% lipids, and 2-3% vitamins, minerals, and bioactive… Read More »Bee-yond Ordinary: The Magic of Royal Jelly!

BENEFITS OF APPLE CIDER HONEY VINEGAR

You have heard of people consuming diluted Apple Cider Vinegar everyday in a glass of warm water first thing in the morning. You would have seen Apple Cider Vinegar being advertised as nothing short of the elixir of life. If you aren’t sure how much is fact and how much hype, read on. Here is basic information you should know about Apple Cider Vinegar or Apple Cider Honey Vinegar: HOW IS APPLE CIDER VINEGAR MADE? Apple Cider Vinegar is made in three steps: Step 1: Apple juice is extracted from… Read More »BENEFITS OF APPLE CIDER HONEY VINEGAR

A BEE COLLECTS POLLEN? HOW? WHY?

FIRSTLY, WHY DO BEES COLLECT POLLEN? Pollen from flowers is precious package made of protein, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and minerals for the larva. Without pollen, the larva would die. The workers bees are responsible to collect pollen to take back to the hive. HOW DO BEES COLLECT POLLEN? The worker bee has spiky hair on her hind legs that are called pollen baskets or corbiculae. When she alights on the anther of a flower, the pollen gets attached to the hair in her eyes and body, she uses her fore… Read More »A BEE COLLECTS POLLEN? HOW? WHY?

How Do Bees Make Honey? Learn about the Amazing Process!

How Do Bees Make Honey? Honey is one of nature’s sweetest miracles, but have you ever wondered how bees actually make honey? The answer lies in the tireless efforts of the worker bee. She is responsible for collecting nectar, pollen, and transforming it into the golden liquid we enjoy. The Role of the Worker Bee in Honey Production The bee that makes honey is the worker bee. She collects two types of food – nectar and pollen – usually on separate trips. Worker bees can travel within a radius of… Read More »How Do Bees Make Honey? Learn about the Amazing Process!

THE QUEENDOM OF HONEY BEES – The Queen Bee, The Worker Bees & The Drones

The Queendom of Bees The Queendom of Bees consists on the Queen Bee, the Worker Bees and the Drones. If you are interested to know more Read On. WHAT DOES THE QUEEN BEE DO? THE QUEEN – THE PROCREATOR There’s the queen bee, the only one for the entire hive of anywhere between 10,000 to 60,000 bees. She is the largest bee in the hive and lives the longest (2 to 3 years) and is known on occasion to live for 6 years. She lays eggs constantly and is responsible… Read More »THE QUEENDOM OF HONEY BEES – The Queen Bee, The Worker Bees & The Drones

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