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I value honey over all other sweet stuff including preserves, marmalades, jams etc. Therefore we regularly purchase honey. This is the first time I bought this brand and so far it has met my expectations and even exceeded them.
First of all, it is organic (USDA certified) which shows that the bees were put in either organic farms or in wild to collect their nectar. In this case since it is wildflower, it should be the second option. It gives us confidence that the honey does not contain the agricultural pollutants that would exist in conventional farms. I know organic farms use some chemicals too but they are considerably less in amount and relatively less harmful. Since this one is wildflower, it is highly unlikely that the guys sprayed those wild bushes and trees and flowers that the bees use. So I can say that wildflower organic is the best you can find in terms of not having chemicals.
Secondly, it is raw. Honey can be sold in two forms, raw or processed. Processed means it was heated up to high temperatures which would potentially kill the germs (like pasteurization) and also allow honey to get a more runny syrup like texture. However, many experts believe that pasteurization is neither required, nor beneficial. Moreover, high heat kills many vitamins and other beneficial components of the honey turning it into nothing more than a sugary mix. Therefore, to get the highest benefit from the honey, I always go for raw which is just honey as it is made by the bees.
Thirdly, it is wild flower. As I mentioned above, my personal feeling is that wildflower should not have any sprayed chemicals on them. Besides, I like the mixed flavor of the flavor since that honey comes from a variety of different flowers instead of coming from a single one. Each contributor adds a different taste and other elements making the overall tastes completely unique and I like that idea.
Fourthly, It has a good runny texture and a moderately sweet taste (for a honey, it is not the sweetest I have ever eaten but I like a little milder taste better). The flavor is great too. I have had it at room temperature for over a month now and have seen no crystalization at all...
Last but not least, it is stored in safer plastic. I am always against food being stored in plastic and I go for glass as much as possible but this one is a BPA free plastic type (labeled as recycle code no:1 plastic and that means PETE which is free of BPA, a nasty endocrine disruptor).
In conclusion, I liked this honey and it offers a good value for money when ordered through the subscribe and save program ($5.28/12 ounces after 20% subscribe and save and amazon prime combined discount.). As long as the price stays appealing, I will keep it as a regular item on my breakfast table...
Raw Organic Honey
