We offer raw honey that is extracted from the honeycomb without heat or filtration, and packaged immediately, thus capturing all the flavor and aroma of honey in a jar. Raw honey may contain beeswax or pollen from nectar collection and always contains enzymes placed there by the bees as they ripen the honey. Raw honey is liquid when extracted but may become semi-solid through a natural process called granulation or crystallization.
Types of Honey
Wildflower from our own bees in Sudbury:
Our bees buzz around the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in miscellaneous flower sources. Available in our selection.
Avocado flower
Avocado honey is gathered from California avocado blossoms. Avocado honey is dark in color, with a rich, buttery taste.
Buckwheat flower
Buckwheat honey is dark and full-bodied. It is produced in Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as well as in eastern Canada. Buckwheat honey has been found to contain more antioxidant compounds than some lighter honeys.
Mangrove flower
This honey is made by bees gathering nectar from the flowers on the Mangrove Tree which grows in coastal saline water. Mangrove honey is a salty pleasantly mild honey.
Melipona bee honey
The Melipona bee is a stingless and endangered bee that produces a special type of sweet-sour honey, an antioxidant that contains healing and nutritional properties. It was considered an essential tool in traditional Mayan medicine. This honey is made by Melipona bees gathering nectar from the flowers around the state of Morelos in Mexico. These bees are extremely selective with the type of flowers they forage, they search for only the best to produce the richest and finest nectar, Because of this selective behavior, Melipona beehives only produce up to 3 to 4 liters of honey per year, which makes it a unique and highly valued honey. Melipona bee, with other types of stingless-bee species (Escaptotrigona pectoralis, Nanotrigona perilampoides, among others) , are responsible for the pollination of the 60% of the Mayan Forest. Actually, some bee colonies have to visit about two million flowers to make one pound of this sacred honey. This beekeeping tradition has been considered sacred to the Maya for its spiritual benefits. To the Maya, bees have a mystical power, said to appear as messengers between the living world and the underworld. (Nat Geo, 2012).
Mesquite flower
This honey is made by bees gathering nectar from the flowers on the Mesquite Tree (Prosopis glandulosa). Mesquite honey is a lightly floral and pleasantly mild honey. The Mesquite Tree flowers from March to November, with pale, yellow, elongated spikes and bears straight, yellow seedpods. It has rounded big and floppy, drooping branches with feathery foliage and straight, paired spines on twigs.
Tupelo flower
Tupelo honey is a premium honey produced in northwest Florida. It is heavy bodied and is usually light golden amber with a greenish cast and has a mild, distinctive taste. Because of the high fructose content in Tupelo honey, it granulates very slowly.
Nutritional Information
It's not just versatile, varied and delicious. Research has shown that honey contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. Flavonoids and phenolic acids, which act as antioxidants, are found in honey. The amount and type of these compounds depends largely on the floral source.
It's not just versatile, varied and delicious. Research has shown that honey contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. Flavonoids and phenolic acids, which act as antioxidants, are found in honey. The amount and type of these compounds depends largely on the floral source.
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Sweetener
Honey is sweet—that’s a given. And it adds a special touch to almost every recipe. It can be your secret ingredient that's always revealing new possibilities. Many people think of honey as a drizzle in desserts or a topping for toast. But more and more, honey is being recognized as a pantry staple. It gives your recipes unbeatable flavor and unexpected functional benefits. From balancing flavors to providing moisture to baked goods, honey excels in a slew of tasks—all from one little bottle and only one ingredient.
Natural Energy
Honey is a natural source of carbohydrates, providing 17 grams per tablespoon, which makes it ideal for your working muscles. Since carbohydrates are the primary fuel the body uses, honey can help maintain muscle glycogen, also known as stored carbohydrates, which gives athletes the boost they need when they need it most.
Cough Suppressant
Honey has been used for centuries to help alleviate symptoms of the common cold, and now research confirms this approach for children ages one and older. Honey offers an effective and natural alternative to over-the-counter cough medicine. Though time is the most important healer of a sore throat, a spoonful of honey can help relieve the irritation.
Important Reminder
Honey is a versatile and wholesome food for older children and adults. Honey may be introduced into a child’s diet after the age of one, but not before,
Sources:
National Honey Board, “Nutritional Benefits of Honey.” Sept 2008.
Paul IM, et al. Effect of honey, dextromethorphan, and no treatment on nocturnal cough and sleep quality for coughing children and their parents. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 161(12)
Cohen HA, et al. Effect of honey on nocturnal cough and sleep quality: d double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Pediatrics, Vol 130, Number 3
Honey is sweet—that’s a given. And it adds a special touch to almost every recipe. It can be your secret ingredient that's always revealing new possibilities. Many people think of honey as a drizzle in desserts or a topping for toast. But more and more, honey is being recognized as a pantry staple. It gives your recipes unbeatable flavor and unexpected functional benefits. From balancing flavors to providing moisture to baked goods, honey excels in a slew of tasks—all from one little bottle and only one ingredient.
Natural Energy
Honey is a natural source of carbohydrates, providing 17 grams per tablespoon, which makes it ideal for your working muscles. Since carbohydrates are the primary fuel the body uses, honey can help maintain muscle glycogen, also known as stored carbohydrates, which gives athletes the boost they need when they need it most.
Cough Suppressant
Honey has been used for centuries to help alleviate symptoms of the common cold, and now research confirms this approach for children ages one and older. Honey offers an effective and natural alternative to over-the-counter cough medicine. Though time is the most important healer of a sore throat, a spoonful of honey can help relieve the irritation.
Important Reminder
Honey is a versatile and wholesome food for older children and adults. Honey may be introduced into a child’s diet after the age of one, but not before,
Sources:
National Honey Board, “Nutritional Benefits of Honey.” Sept 2008.
Paul IM, et al. Effect of honey, dextromethorphan, and no treatment on nocturnal cough and sleep quality for coughing children and their parents. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 161(12)
Cohen HA, et al. Effect of honey on nocturnal cough and sleep quality: d double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Pediatrics, Vol 130, Number 3
