With the ongoing obesity epidemic and increased attention to health and physical fitness, low-calorie sweeteners (LCS) have been enjoying a surge in popularity as a
A commonly quoted “interesting fact” about honey is that 3000-year-old honey was found in the Egyptian pyramids that was still edible. Sometimes this is even
Background In my previous deep dive blog attempting to answer the question “What is organic honey?” I stated that the USDA does not certify any
Raw honey is making a resurgence as a healthy treat. The “nectar of the gods” has been valued for millennia as a rare luxury and
The “Holiday Season” appears to be already firmly upon us. With the holidays comes the shopping stress of choosing “the right gift” for those on
A look at Manuka honey’s value as a health food In recent years honey has seen an upswing in popularity as a healthy alternative to
The 2021-2022 winter and spring of 2022 were devastating for Canadian beekeepers. I posted previously on how the extreme honeybee colony winter losses affected beekeepers
Honey Adulteration and Fraud The Food Safety News first broke the widespread practice of honey adulteration in 2011 with an investigative journalism report titled “Tests
Yes, you can! Raw honey is at least as safe as pasteurized honey. Unlike raw dairy, raw meat or raw vegetables, you can’t get infections
Many of us choose to pay a little more for certified organic foods when shopping for groceries. For some, this is a choice for personal
