Most supermarket honey is blended and heated, leaving you uncertain about its contents—whether it's a natural sweetener or contains added refined sweeteners—and whether the beneficial vitamins have been destroyed during the heating process when mixing the honey or sugar ingredients. For honey, it's best to support small, local farm shops and businesses that produce local honey, which is gently strained and full of nutrients. However, if convenience leads you to the supermarket, we recommend choosing British honey without blend labels on the packaging.
How will it be worded on the bottle?
Honey that has been mixed will feature the phrase "blend of non-EU honey" or "blend of honeys" in small print on the back. Steer clear of labels that include the word "blend." Choose honeys that do not display any of this wording on the back.
Honey labeling regulations are not stringent, meaning many details and processes don't have to be disclosed by law. One advantage of buying from local and small businesses is that they typically use quality processes, and you can inquire about the specifics to know exactly what you're purchasing. We source our honey from local beekeepers, where it is carefully strained and not mixed with other honeys or ingredients. You will be surprised with a simple google how many people sell local honey near you!
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