Raw Alfalfa Honey is the concentrated nectar of flowers (Alfalfa is a legume with blue flowers that blooms throughout the summer months) that contains many enzymes which the honeybees put into the combs.  Honey is made by bees in one of the world’s most efficient facilities, the beehive.  The 60,000 or so bees in a beehive may collectively travel as much as 55,000 miles and visit more than two million flowers to gather enough nectar to make just a pound of honey!    Raw honey is extracted from the combs and left to sit until most of the wax particles from the honey comb and pollen particles rise to the top and is skimmed off.  It is then bottled before it crystallizes.  You can have all the benefits of the live enzymes that are naturally occurring in the honey and comb.  It is Naturally Crystallized, Unfilitered, Unheated, Unpasteurized with Nothing Removed.

The color and flavor of honey differ depending on the bees’ nectar source (the blossoms).   The lighter colored honeys are mild in flavor.  Alfalfa honey is white or extra light amber in color with a fine flavor.  Clover honey varies in color  from water-white to extra light amber and has a mild, delicate flavor.

Raw honey is the healthiest choice as it has the most nutritional value. Honey is composed primarily of carbohydrates (natural sugars) and water, as well as trace enzymes, minerals, vitamins and amino acids. Providing 17 grams of carbohydrates and 64 calories per tablespoon, honey is an all-natural sweetener without any added ingredients.  Honey also contains a variety of flavonoids and phenolic acids, which act as antioxidants, scavenging and eliminating free radicals.    Honey is antiseptic, antibiotic, antifungal, and antibacterial -- it never spoils!   Honey has a long history of healing too and is a good natural preservative.

Honey has a multitude of benefits that many people don’t know about.  Have you ever had an unrelenting sore throat? Honey has been proven to be a natural throat soother!   When honey is eaten before a workout or athletic activity, it is released into the system at a steady rate throughout the event.  Consuming carbohydrates, such as honey, during a workout helps your muscles stay nourished longer and delays fatigue.  Whether you’re looking for an energy boost or just a sweet reward after a long workout, honey is a quick, easy, and delicious all-natural energy source!

Storing Honey:
1.  Store honey at room temperature
2.  Honey stored in sealed containers can remain stable for decades! However, it tends to darken and lose its aroma and flavor over 2 to 3 years.

Suggested Usage Tips:
Combining honey with fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains and other healthful foods can add to your total nutrition and give you a great natural energy boost.

1. Staying hydrated is one of the most important tools for an athlete. Simply add honey to your bottle of water for an energy boost during your next workout.
2. Snacks are a great way to add extra fruits and vegetables to your diet. Try mixing peanut butter and honey, or honey and light cream cheese, as a dip for fresh fruits or vegetables.
3. Peanut butter and honey sandwiches on whole wheat bread are a great, high-energy snack to provide a good combination of carbohydrates, protein and fat.
4. Since honey is a convenient, portable source of energy, take it with you for tournaments and long periods of activity to help sustain your energy levels.
5.  Honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. This makes honey a natural fit in a variety of moisturizing products including cleansers, creams, shampoos and conditioners.

Baking Tips:
Because of its high fructose content, honey has higher sweetening power than sugar. This means you can use less honey than sugar to achieve the desired sweetness.

1. Substitute honey for up to half of the granulated sugar called for in the recipe.
2. Reduce any liquid called for by 1/4 cup for each cup of honey used
3. Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for each cup of honey used.
4. Reduce the oven temperature by 25°F to prevent over-browning;

Country of Origin:  USA

Ingredients: Raw Alfalfa Honey, (and small amounts of Clover and Sunflower).