That's ACTUALLY Raw
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Did you know that most of the “raw honey” at the grocery store is actually fake? It is often diluted with water, has added sugar, and has been ultra processed.
Currently, honey labeling is not regulated. Which means that any honey producer can put the word “raw” or “pure” on their label, without having to follow any requirements to do so.
If possible, try and find local honey from a beekeeper in your region. You may have to dig a little and do research to see specific beekeeper practices, and understand how their honey is produced.
Brands You Can Trust
Do your own research, but here are a few raw honey producers that I've found to be reliable and transparent about their practices.
Azure is a great family company with wonderful values and good prices. You can order lots of great organic food in bulk, including raw honey.
Azure Standard
Big Island Bees is a family operation native to Hawaii. They produce honey “without the use of artificial feeds, chemical miticides, heat, or filtration and only use organic compounds to care for their bees".
Big Island Bees
According to their about page, Killer Bees is “the only bee keepers in the United States who sends their honey to be analyzed for purity of content by labs in Germany, California and Missouri, and then publishes the reports online.
Killer Bees Honey
Really Raw Honey is a small producer who’s tagline is “straight from the hive for 40 years”. They are also completely transparent about their honey being completely raw & unfiltered, and even containing “cappings” or crunchy pieces of honeycomb.
Really Raw Honey
In conclusion, not all raw organic honey is created equal. Fake honey is everywhere; honey that has been diluted, heated, and processed. Until regulations are increased surrounding raw honey, make sure you do your research and buy honey from small, reputable honey dealers who harvest and sell their products with integrity.
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