FAQ's

BestBeeProducts Honey is 100% Raw and Unfiltered. How does that differ from honey in most markets/stores

You are buying directly from the beekeeper a minimum of handling and processing is what makes raw, unfiltered honey far superior to the highly processed and pasteurized honey that is commonly found in commercial markets. The high level of filtration used by corporate packing companies removes many of the beneficial products left from the extraction process like small amounts of pollen and wax known as cappings. Pasteurization destroys many of the healthy qualities of honey by degrading the enzymes the bees have added into the natural product.

How do I store my Honey and Bee Pollen?
Honey does NOT need to be refrigerated. It can be stored at room temperature and this will not change after opening the jar. We like to suggest keeping them in a warm sunny window to allow the sun to help keep them liquid.
BEE POLLEN must be kept in the freezer to maintain freshness.

If the lid on my jar is “popped”, does that mean it is bad?
NO! We do not vacuum pack our honey. It is RAW and UNPROCESSED,
packed by hand when warm and under 109 degree temperatures. The lids that we use are
manufactured to be heat packed but it is NOT needed with our products to keep them fresh.

HONEY CARE:
Will it contaminate the honey if someone sticks their finger in the jar or” double dips” a spoon in it.

NO! Raw Honey is anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal making it extremely difficult for things to live in it. However, you will want to avoid an excess of WATER contaminating your honey jar. This will eventually set off a fermentation process if let to sit, essentially the beginning stages of making a honey wine.

Why is the HONEY hardening like a sugar on the bottom of the jar? 
Raw Honey will eventually turn back into a solid state. This crystallization process turns liquid honey into “crystallized honey” or “sugared honey.” The bees design it that way for storage inside the hive. The sugars in our honey are not inverted the way commercially manufactured honeys have been by heat pasteurization that prevents “honey bear” honeys from becoming solid. 

The honey in purchased is completely solid and I want it to be liquid. Can I do that without destroying its properties? 
YES! Sometimes we have to ship honeys that have become crystallized, depending on our available stock. This is still GOOD HONEY! If you want to liquefy the honey, boil a small pot of water, then turn off the burner and place the jar in the water. The heat will be absorbed overnight. Repeat if necessary. DO NOT get the honey wet or leave it with the stove on.

Do all honeys crystallize at the same rate?
Honeys vary greatly in color, density, flavor, and in the length of time they remain liquid. 57 degrees is optimal for crystallizing honey.

Can I use the microwave to liquefy the honey faster?
We DO NOT recommend putting raw honey into the microwave. It will destroy the enzymes in a matter of seconds.

How much BEE POLLEN should I take at one time for ENERGY?
We recommend you start with the size of a dime in your palm, once per day in the morning. Your body will build up immunity to the pollen over a few weeks and you can take more. One teaspoon to a tablespoon a day is NOT too much, but YOU HAVE TO MONITOR your own body. 

How much BEE POLLEN should I take at one time for ALLERGIES?
3-5 grains of pollen at one time is going to be enough to start. You want to monitor yourself closely to avoid a severe allergic reaction while your body’s immune system retrains itself. After a couple of weeks you may be able to take more but be careful. Adults should administer pollen grains for children with allergies.

How is Bee Pollen collected from the bees?
Pollen is collected with a special bottom box called a Pollen Trap that knocks 1/2 of the pollen the bees carry on their legs as they enter the hive. Our pollen contains a very broad spectrum of flower and tree pollens in it. We mix different pollens collected in various bee yards to yield a more potent product for fighting allergies.

What should I do if the Bee Pollen gives me an allergic reaction?
Drink water and relax! Take a much smaller dose next time but don’t be put off by your reaction. You just need to adjust the quantity that you are taking. Remember, the pollen is going to help you build an “oral tolerance” to airborne pollens that agitate your systems. By taking small “homeopathic” doses of what you are allergic too, your body will get a chance to learn that the pollens it’s been reacting to are no threat.