Honey Tips

  • When measuring, dip the spoon in hot water first so the honey slides off easily.
  • Use light coloured honey for light coloured cakes, biscuits and stewed fruits.
  • Use a darker honey for stronger flavour in gingerbread, chocolates etc.
  • Cakes and biscuits made with honey keep longer as honey absorbs and retains moisture.
  • Honey helps baked foods stay soft and can improve the texture and flavour.
  • Use the same measure when substituting honey for sugar but reduce liquid content by a ¼.
  • Always keep the lid on your honey and in a dry place – but not in the fridge.

If your Honey has candied / crystallised, either:

  • Place it in a black bag in direct sun light (the black bag protects the honey from harmful UV rays that would other wise harm your honey).
  • Or Stand the container of honey in a sink of very warm water.

With either of these methods, periodical stirring of the honey is recommended to return the honey to its natural fluid state.

Please don’t microwave your honey, as this will destroy all the natural goodness of your honey.

Benefits of Honey

The benefits of honey go beyond its great taste. Honey is a natural source of carbohydrates which provide strength and energy to our bodies, it is known for its effectiveness in instantly boosting the performance and endurance while reducing muscle fatigue in athletes.

The glucose in honey is absorbed by the body quickly, giving an immediate energy boost, while the fructose is absorbed more slowly providing sustained energy. Honey has also been found to keep levels of blood sugar fairly constant compared to other types of sugar. All types of honey have some anti-bacterial properties, due primarily to a natural Hydrogen Peroxide value.

During the process of honeymaking, an enzyme called glucose oxidase is added by the bees to the nectar gathered from flowers. When honey comes into contact with moisture in the body, this enzyme releases the natural hydrogen peroxide at sufficient levels that will kill certain bacteria, without harming the body tissue.

The Total Activity Rating of Active Honey denotes the strength of the antibacterial potency of the honey, measured by the standard (phenol) bacteria-killing scale, as developed by Dr. Nolan at the Waikato Honey Research Unit, located at the University of Waikato.

Black Butt Honey
Jarrah Honey
York Gum Honey
Red Gum Honey
Wandoo Honey