Thomas' Raw Greek Certified ORGANIC FIR HONEY ACTIVE 19.5, Premium Quality, Real Honey Antibacterial Mountain Honey, Thick & Unpasteurised Unfiltered, Single Origin, The Raw Honey Shop 1kg
Why we love it
- 100% all-natural, raw honey.
- Rich, fruity, smooth consistency.
- High total active rating.
Main Highlights
- DEEP RED COLOUR with a rich, fruity flavour and very smooth consistency. Dark and thick bee honey.
- ORIGIN - The hives are on Mount Kaliakouda in central Greece where the natural honey is harvested at an altitude of over 1500 metres.
- ACTIVE HONEY - This test in a lab measures the total antimicrobial activity of a honey. Is graded according to the amount of bacteria that the honey solution kills. Generally, the range that we see will be between 10 and 25 plus. (similar to the test used to grade Manuka Honey). Please bear in mind that the Activity Level is at its highest when we test it and will decrease over time. This will happen faster if the honey is exposed to light and heat. Storing the honey in a dark cool place.
- HONEYDEW HONEY - This is a dark thick runny honey. It is known as a honeydew, because it originates from the sap of the tree not from flower nectar. Honeydews are high in oligosaccharides, which are known for their prebiotic qualities - aiding the beneficial bacteria in the microbiome, the gut flora that scientists have found is crucial for good health.
- BEEKEEPER - It was brought to us by Thomas, a young Greek beekeeper, who is planning to take over his family's hives, which are in secluded forest glades in and around mountains of central Greece, like on Mount Kaliakouda. He has great enthusiasm for raw honey and natural hive products.
- COMMON USES - Raw Greek Red Fir Honey in particular, has a very low water content, making it an ideal choice for baking and cooking. Its thick and sticky texture enables it to serve as a natural sweetener in a variety of recipes, ranging from marinades to desserts.
- RAW HONEY NATURALLY CRYSTALLISES over time. If yours has crystallised and you prefer it runny, place on a radiator and drape a tea towel over it. Leave it overnight (longer if necessary). The heat will not damage the honey, the important thing is that you don't heat the honey beyond 40 degrees (the hive can get this hot in Summer). If the radiators are very hot then put something like a thin book under the jars and then drape a tea towel over them. It can take up to two days to fully liquify..
Thomas' Raw Greek Certified ORGANIC FIR HONEY ACTIVE 19.5, Premium Quality, Real Honey Antibacterial Mountain Honey, Thick & Unpasteurised Unfiltered, Single Origin, The Raw Honey Shop 1kg
Why we love it
- 100% all-natural, raw honey.
- Rich, fruity, smooth consistency.
- High total active rating.
Main Highlights
- DEEP RED COLOUR with a rich, fruity flavour and very smooth consistency. Dark and thick bee honey.
- ORIGIN - The hives are on Mount Kaliakouda in central Greece where the natural honey is harvested at an altitude of over 1500 metres.
- ACTIVE HONEY - This test in a lab measures the total antimicrobial activity of a honey. Is graded according to the amount of bacteria that the honey solution kills. Generally, the range that we see will be between 10 and 25 plus. (similar to the test used to grade Manuka Honey). Please bear in mind that the Activity Level is at its highest when we test it and will decrease over time. This will happen faster if the honey is exposed to light and heat. Storing the honey in a dark cool place.
- HONEYDEW HONEY - This is a dark thick runny honey. It is known as a honeydew, because it originates from the sap of the tree not from flower nectar. Honeydews are high in oligosaccharides, which are known for their prebiotic qualities - aiding the beneficial bacteria in the microbiome, the gut flora that scientists have found is crucial for good health.
- BEEKEEPER - It was brought to us by Thomas, a young Greek beekeeper, who is planning to take over his family's hives, which are in secluded forest glades in and around mountains of central Greece, like on Mount Kaliakouda. He has great enthusiasm for raw honey and natural hive products.
- COMMON USES - Raw Greek Red Fir Honey in particular, has a very low water content, making it an ideal choice for baking and cooking. Its thick and sticky texture enables it to serve as a natural sweetener in a variety of recipes, ranging from marinades to desserts.
- RAW HONEY NATURALLY CRYSTALLISES over time. If yours has crystallised and you prefer it runny, place on a radiator and drape a tea towel over it. Leave it overnight (longer if necessary). The heat will not damage the honey, the important thing is that you don't heat the honey beyond 40 degrees (the hive can get this hot in Summer). If the radiators are very hot then put something like a thin book under the jars and then drape a tea towel over them. It can take up to two days to fully liquify..
