I know this honey is organic, but is it RAW? Does it have all the health benefits of raw, natural honey?
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Local producers here in WV warm honey to around body temp to package it. I can't swear it is totally raw, but it appears to be heated some for packaging. We love its flavor. I have one bottle that has crystalized just like what I buy from my neighbor does.
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"Raw" is not listed anywhere but the honey is very good, with no additives. I'm very pleased with it.
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I don't think it's raw...it's definitely been pasturized or strained as there are no bits of honeycomb etc floating in it
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Here is an article about the benefits and dangers of eating raw honey. weigh the benefits carefully especially if you are not using honey for that specific use. http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/dangers-benefits-raw-honey-5387.html Maybe there are additional benefits they do not list?
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That depends on your definition of quality. The honey itself is pure and free of artificial flavorings, synthetics, etc. But if you're referring to the medicinal rating (UMF 15 + ) then I think that can still be debated. There's a huge dispute going on in New Zealand right now concerning the mis-labeling of manuka honey. Comvita is one of the few companies that did not have to recall their honey or their labels. But there still isn't a standardized system for labeling. UMF is the most widely recognized but there isn't actually any type of symbol for UMF other than the letters. The most important thing to look for are the words "UMF" and "Active" to ensure the honey actually is for medicinal purposes. That depends on your definition of quality. The honey itself is pure and free of artificial flavorings, synthetics, etc. But if you're referring to the medicinal rating (UMF 15 + ) then I think that can still be debated. There's a huge dispute going on in New Zealand right now concerning the mis-labeling of manuka honey. Comvita is one of the few companies that did not have to recall their honey or their labels. But there still isn't a standardized system for labeling. UMF is the most widely recognized but there isn't actually any type of symbol for UMF other than the letters. The most... » Read More That depends on your definition of quality. The honey itself is pure and free of artificial flavorings, synthetics, etc. But if you're referring to the medicinal rating (UMF 15 + ) then I think that can still be debated. There's a huge dispute going on in New Zealand right now concerning the mis-labeling of manuka honey. Comvita is one of the few companies that did not have to recall their honey or their labels. But there still isn't a standardized system for labeling. UMF is the most widely recognized but there isn't actually any type of symbol for UMF other than the letters. The most important thing to look for are the words "UMF" and "Active" to ensure the honey actually is for medicinal purposes. « Show Less
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I suggest you contact the company and ask them these questions. All I can tell you is what's on the bottle. On the bottle it says "Since 1973 we've partnered with local beekeepers to bring you the finest pure raw honey." " We only use low temperature melting and simple straining to maintain all the pollens, enzymes, vitamins and minerals that overheating and force-filtering destroy." On the front it says" raw & gently filtered". I've been using this honey for years and love the flavor. If you're looking for the company's definition of these specific words you'll have to ask them.
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I truly don't think so. How does one prevent bees from touching pesticides ? If it's raw, it's raw, I have had both and no difference in taste. I think it is marketing.
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Real raw organic honey doesn't ever expire. The makeup of honey prevents it's spoilage, and that which does that is why honey is so good for us.
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I had thought the same thing. I have since read that bees only travel so many miles from the hive. I assume that if everything is organic in this range, so would the honey.
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I am not sure what that means, but it is purely organic. It is solid and melts as you use it. I hope this helps, not sure about raw.
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Hi I find it interesting that Amazon is sending this question to a customer instead of finding out from the source--the manufacturer! They claim in the description that it is 'raw' so we, as consumers, assume that might mean unheated. I would ask the company itself. I can tell you as someone who purchases it that I like it because it is natural! I do not want any chemicals on my skin, so this works!
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Not being a connoisseur of raw honey -I cannot directly and absolutely say its 100% raw, but it is very palatable and has all the characteristics of raw honey. I should hope it is not falsely advertised and is just what it says. P.S. - I love it!!!!
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NO, if you want something incredible for your face and body use pure raw organic coconut oil. Test a small area first {always test before using something new}. I love it and so does my skin. The honey is the best on the market and I love it also..........on toast especially.
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Hi Tim, Thanks for the note. While we have chosen not to pay the thousands of dollars for a government "certification" as Organic, we are as close as it gets. We bottle only our own honey, from our own hives. We do NOT blend, mix, micro-filter, or heat pasteurize our honey. All that being said, no beekeeper knows each and every plant that his or her bees visits, it's a physical impossibility in the modern world for truly organic honey, and I would have more questions for a company that spends their efforts and money getting a certification, over taking care of their bees!
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We are happy to help! Yes this USDA certified organic honey is raw, and certified kosher honey from healthy bees. It is unheated, unfiltered and unprocessed.
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No, is honey, BUT all the health benefits of it have been ReMOVED by ultrafiltration, so why pay the big bucks if the good stuff have been removed??? Get RAW HONEY instead!!!!
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Hi Samantha. So far, every one of their honey products I have purchased, has been raw. Most of the labels say raw, unpasteurized, unfiltered. I hope this helps you.
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also they do sell some organic product http://www.ysorganic.com/index.html but there non crystallized processed honey in this case doesn't make the grade for whatever reason
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No this is not organic honey. If it were they would certainly advertise it on the jar.
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Unheated honey is cloudy as soon as it is extracted. This cloudiness gradually increases day-by-day as the honey thickens, and ultimately raw honey becomes hard, or crystallized.Do not worry, the honey is not ruined, it`s not old. Because honey is super saturated, one of the sugars in it losses water and takes the form of a crystal.You can put jar in warm water to dissolve the crystals, do not heat it,do not kill all the benefits !I use a big spoon to get the honey ;the raw honey and hot green tea make my body and soul happy and healthy!!!!