Food Service Staples

Crystallization is a natural process that happens over time.  Honey, being a natural product, can crystallize due to various factors such as temperature, air exposure, age, and the floral source from which it originates. In fact, it’s a testament to the quality and purity of our honey, as it remains completely unaltered-nothing is added or removed. During crystallization, some of the molecules in honey separate from the liquid and form crystals that multiply rapidly, causing the honey to change into a solid form. Crystallization does not indicate that your honey has spoiled.

While crystallization is normal, we understand it’s not always ideal. 

If your liquid BeeMaid Honey has crystallized and is difficult to get out of the container, we recommend placing the bottle in a hot water bath. The water temperature should be between 130°F and 140°F (54.4°C and 60°C). This range is crucial because warm water won’t melt the crystals, while boiling water may overheat and affect the quality of the honey. Check out our tutorial video here.

Alternatively, you can try storing your honey in a warmer area of your home, like a cupboard near your oven, to help it return to its liquid state. We do not recommend microwaving BeeMaid Honey, as this can impact its overall quality and texture, and could cause your container to become warped. 

We understand having firm creamed honey isn’t always ideal when you open the container. Luckily, there are a few easy ways you can help your creamed honey soften!

One option is to place the creamed honey tub in a warmer area of your home, like a cupboard close to your oven. Note: It can take 1-2 weeks for your honey to soften naturally. If you’re looking for a quicker fix, try inserting a knife up and down through the honey in the container a few times (without stirring). This can help break up the honey and make it easier to spread. Check out our video tutorial here.

The colour of honey can range from nearly clear to deep amber. It all comes down to where bees collect their nectar.

To produce honey, bees must gather nectar from thousands of flowers, and the composition of each flower’s nectar is slightly different. Factors such as the floral source, location, time of year and moisture content can all play a role in determining the colour of honey. For example, honey made from clover nectar tenders to be light and white, while honey from buckwheat flowers is much darker. Seasonal changes also influence nectar composition, meaning early season honey may look different from late season honey.

This natural variation is what makes honey so special and gives us a delicious spectrum of choices and flavour profiles to enjoy!

We only source honey from our co-operative of local beekeepers. They harvest the honey and transport it to our packing facilities in Winnipeg, MB and Spruce Grove, AB. All incoming honey is tested upon arrival and during packing to ensure it meets the highest purity and quality standards. All BeeMaid Honey products are True Source Certified, meaning our honey is fully traceable from hive to table – ensuring it comes from ethical, transparent, and authentic sources.