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Why Does Honey Crystallise?

We have experienced our beautiful raw Mustard honey called ‘pure sugar’ and ‘rubbish’ by customers who don’t know raw honey and whose only experience has been honey that looks the same, tastes the same and never crystallises. Why Does Honey Crystallise? Glucose & Fructose Balance: Honey contains natural sugars like glucose and fructose. Glucose crystallizes, while fructose remains liquid. Honey with more glucose (like mustard honey) crystallises faster, and honey with more fructose (like acacia honey) takes time or needs really cold weather to crystallise. Temperature: Honey stored below 50°F… Read More »Why Does Honey Crystallise?

Propolis: The Hive’s Caulk, Sealant, and Disinfectant

What is Propolis? Propolis, also known as “bee glue,” is a sticky, resin-like substance that bees gather from tree buds, sap flows, and plant resins. Think of it as the bees’ version of caulk or weatherproofing sealant—used to fill cracks, reinforce their hive, and keep out unwanted intruders. But it’s more than just a construction material; it also works like an antimicrobial coating, protecting the colony from bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Used for centuries in traditional medicine, propolis is recognized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. How Do Bees… Read More »Propolis: The Hive’s Caulk, Sealant, and Disinfectant

Raw Honey is Expensive?!

Yes, Raw Honey is more expensive than any other type of honey including those that are labeled ‘100% pure’, ‘organic’, ‘real’. But WHY???!, you ask. So, WHY is Raw Honey more Expensive than any other type of honey? I hope the explanation below will help you understand. 1. Production Costs & Minimal Processing Raw honey is extracted straight from the hive, strained to remove large particles, and then bottled without excessive heating or filtration. This preserves its natural enzymes, antioxidants, and pollen. Raw honey when thick is difficult to strain… Read More »Raw Honey is Expensive?!

Bee Bread: The Fermented Fuel of the Hive!

Bee bread is a naturally fermented bee product that plays a vital role in the hive and has caught the attention of scientists for its potential health benefits. What Bee Bread is Made Of Bee bread is primarily composed of pollen, nectar or honey, and enzymes secreted by bees. Once bees pack pollen into honeycomb cells and mix it with their saliva, natural fermentation occurs. This process is driven by microorganisms like lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeast present in the hive, creating a nutrient-dense food. Think of it as… Read More »Bee Bread: The Fermented Fuel of the Hive!