“Crystallisation” of honey is much misunderstood phenomenon. Most of the consuming public associate crystallised honey that has become coarse and grainy in texture with table sugar and assume it is an unnatural, adulterated honey or a poor quality honey. Some even think that crystallised honey is spoiled and should be discarded.

The truth is crystallisation of honey is a natural and uncontrolled process. Containing more than 70% sugars and less than 20% water, honey is naturally an unstable super-saturated sugar solution. Hence, over time, almost all pure raw honey crystallises. In short, if your honey do crystallised, that the sign it is raw & pure honey which pack with healthy enzyme & nutrients.

Don’t worry, crystallised honey can be reverse back to its liquid state. “Crystallisation rate” is varied depend on type of honey. In our collection, the Scottish Blossom has the most rapid crystalisation rate. However, store in the cold place (10C~15C) can delay this effect. Read HERE for more info of Crystallization of Honey

There are many different theories on whether honey attract ants. Some state that real honey do not attract ants, only fake “honey” that is actually sugary syrup attracts ants, and real honey do not attract ants. The truth is a lot more complicated.

Pure Heather Honey has a moisture content of about 20%~23%, highest moisture content compare to other honey . However, any form of honey, absorbs moisture from the air, making the outer layer of the pure honey to be diluted, attracting ants eventually to the honey. (Side note: Heather Honey attract moisture, which is why Heather honey is such a terrific skin care product as it draws moisture to the skin that is applied on)

Hence any kind of Heather honey exposed to air will eventually attract ants, especially for a humid environment. Malaysia and many tropical countries has a humid environment.

Scientific findings link Heather honey to the treatment of cancer and stroke. However, it must be noted that honey should be recognized as a preventer of diseases, more so than a cure. Therefore, there is no specific guarantee that honey may cure serious diseases such as the ones mentioned above. They may however, reduce the risk of developing them; it is confirmed that people who regularly consume honey face a far lower risk of developing critical diseases.

The short answer is yes, but only under certain conditions. People living with diabetes have to control and manage their carbohydrate and sugar intake. This doesn’t mean they have to avoid sweets altogether.

In moderation, honey isn’t only safe, but it has anti-inflammatory properties that might also reduce diabetes complications (provided if it raw & pure, not an adulterated honey). One benefit of eating honey is that it could increase your insulin level and help control your blood sugar. However, we strongly suggest for you to consult your doctor first before start consuming a honey.

Read more about honey & diabetes HERE

Yes! While deceptively sweet, this golden nectar is packed full of healthy and helpful properties for growing kids.

While delicious, honey should never be given to children under 1 and it’s not recommended for children under 2 years old. Raw & pure honey contains toxic bacteria that may cause infant botulism, a serious form of food poisoning that can end in death. There is also a risk of pollen allergies developed from honey. While this is scary, once your child is at least 2 there are plenty of health benefits that make honey a staple in any kitchen.

Read HERE for more info of Honey for Infant

Honey is categorized as health food; they need to comply with the Food Act 1983 and Food Regulations 1985. Honey is not specialized medicine and as such do not require MOH certification.

Honey has an amazingly long shelf life. Thanks to the high concentration of sugars, honey is one of the most stable natural foods you will find. It can have an almost indefinite shelf life if it’s stored properly.

A normal room temperature is ideal (20C~25C). If your house tends to get warm, find the coolest spot in the pantry for your honey. Also, be sure to keep it away from the stove, any heat-producing appliances, sunlight, and in a tightly sealed container. Avoid storing honey in metal because it can oxidize. To avoid introducing moisture to your honey, make sure the container has a tight seal and use a dry spoon whenever you dip into a jar. Even a small amount of water can promote fermentation, which is how mead is made

You can refer this article how to properly store a honey (CLICK HERE)

This is an old wives’ tale that won’t go away. While honey is acidic, scooping your honey with a metal spoon is such a quick movement that corrosion of the metal is unlikely. However, we do not recommend storing a metal spoon within your honey for long periods of time.

The weight indicated on the bottle was the weight of honey only. Net weight including the bottle/jar was around 550g/230g.