While not a universal solution, honey has been studied to have healing properties when used on certain types of wounds. We are not medical professionals, so we cannot give advice. If you are considering using honey as a treatment for wounds, it is best to consult with a medical professional.

There is a possibility that consuming local honey could help ease some of your allergy symptoms, but the scientific evidence supporting this claim is sparse. This claim comes from the widespread belief that the pollen present in locally sourced honey contains pollen from nearby plants which helps to desensitize an individual to pollen allergies over time.

It should be noted that most pollen that causes allergies is typically spread by the wind and carried long distances by air currents, not bees. The honey produced by bees contains only a minimal amount of pollen that lacks the allergens responsible for causing allergic reactions. Generally, allergens are stored in the proteins present in pollen, but these proteins often do not survive the collection, storage, and transformation into the honey process.

Some individuals have reported feeling relief from allergies when consuming honey, but this could be due to external factors or simply a placebo effect. It is recommended to seek out a specialist when seeking relief from allergies.

Crystallized honey can easily be returned to its liquid state by simply heating the jar in a warm water bath accompanied by occasional stirring. DO NOT MICROWAVE YOUR HONEY! Be aware that heating the honey to high temperatures degrades its nutritional value by killing beneficial enzymes as well as other natural components.

Some people prefer honey in its crystallized form because of its use in a number of different recipes and its spreadability.

If you are worried about your honey crystallizing, know that it is a completely safe transformation, but you can slow down the process by storing it in a cool, dry place.

Beekeepers are trained to identify when frames of a honeycomb have reached maturity and are ready to be harvested. The honey supers are carefully removed so as not to damage the brood chambers, which are where the bees live. The beekeeper will then gently brush or shake off the bees to avoid their bodies being trapped under the honey.

Now, extraction can happen. Using a hot knife or uncapping fork, the honey will be separated from the wax cappings in the honeycomb cells and placed in a honey extractor. In the extractor, the frames are rapidly spun to cause the honey to drip down the sides and collect at the bottom. Once a puddle has formed, the honey can be bottled or filtered then bottled. Methods of extraction will vary depending on the beekeeper’s preference and equipment.

Yes! Crystallization is a completely natural thing that raw, unprocessed honey does. It does not mean it’s spoiled or unsafe to eat. It actually speaks to the level of purity! When honey crystallizes, it retains all the same health benefits as it did when it was freshly made.

The natural sugary composition of honey, being made up of mainly glucose and fructose, is what causes it to crystallize.

Fun fact! If stored properly in an airtight container and a cool, dry location, honey will basically never spoil. It might change in taste and texture, but it will still be safe to consume for thousands of years after it is produced.