Why did my honey go solid?
Honey going solid is called crystallisation. It’s natural: the sugars in honey slowly form crystals, faster when it’s cool. It isn’t a sign of fake honey, and the honey is still good to eat.
Raw honey, like our forest honey and cheruthen, goes solid sooner than processed honey.
To make it runny again, stand the closed jar or bottle in a bowl of warm water and stir now and then. Don’t microwave it or boil it.
How should I store honey?
Keep it at room temperature with the lid closed, out of direct sun. Always use a dry spoon: water in the jar can make honey ferment.
Honey doesn’t need the fridge. Cold makes it go solid faster.
Raw or processed: what’s the difference?
Processed honey is gently warmed, strained, filtered, has extra moisture taken out and is pasteurised before bottling. Our natural honey and our blends are processed.
Raw honey is bottled as it comes, without heating or filtering. Our three forest honeys and our cheruthen are raw.
What is cheruthen?
Cheruthen (ചെറുതേൻ), also called dammer honey, is honey made by small stingless bees. They store it in little wax pots instead of a honeycomb.
Each hive makes only a small amount, so we have it in small quantities. Message us to check what we have.
Can babies have honey?
No. Don’t give honey of any kind to a baby under one year old, including in food or on a pacifier.
This is standard food-safety advice, and it applies to raw and processed honey alike.
How long does honey keep?
Our natural honey has an 18-month shelf life. For our forest honey, cheruthen and blends, check the best-before date on the label.
Whatever the jar, keep it closed and use a dry spoon.
How do I order?
Call or WhatsApp us on +91 92071 33710. Tell us which honey and size you’d like, and we’ll confirm the price and when it’s ready.
You can also visit us at Fathima Building, Karuvanthiruthy P.O., Feroke 673631.