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Frequently Asked Questions
Raw honey is unfiltered, unpasteurized, and collected directly from the beehive which allows it to retain natural nutrients, enzymes, and antioxidants.
The main difference between spring and fall honey is the nectar it is sourced from. Spring honey comes from spring blooms while fall honey comes from summer and fall blooms. Spring honey is generally dark amber in color with delicate floral notes. Fall honey is typically darker with richer, more bold and complex flavors.
Honey never expires. However after 2 years, its flavor will begin to degrade.
According to recent studies, honey has many unique health benefits including a source of antioxidants, reduces risk of diabetes, lowers blood pressure, aids in recovery from respiratory infections, and many more!
Honeybees are susceptible to varroa mites. Varroa mites are an invasive honeybee parasite that originated in Asia in the 20th century, and quickly spread to honeybees in Europe and North America. Since the introduction of the varroa mites, honeybees have been evolving to defend against them, but most colonies cannot fight the mites off on their own. Treating honeybee hives for varroa mites is much like vaccinating toddlers against measles or whooping cough; if all beekeepers do it, then varroa mites are kept at bay and limit outbreaks that can cause mass hive death. Many argue that beekeepers who do not treat their hives for varroa mites are partially responsible for the regional honeybee population collapses.
This depends on a person’s interpretation of veganism and their ideology behind making this dietary choice. Some vegans avoid honey because it’s produced by honeybees which are within the animal kingdom. However, others view it as an ethically harvested and low carbon source of sugar that supports biologically diverse habitats instead of promoting monocultures. Read more about the sustainability of locally produced honey here.