Question 1

What is cold extracted honey?

Accepted Answer

Cold extracted honey is spun at high speeds in a large barrel that uses centrifugal force and absolutely NO HEAT to remove the honey. Since bees work hard to fan their hives and keep their honey under 95 degrees, it is essential for the quality of the honey to keep it unheated. Heated grocery honey is easier to work with but heating changes the internal structure and decreases shelf life as well as flavor. You won't see our honey in a honey stick and it crystalizes more readily but since it is spun so fast, it keeps a good spreadable consistency. We strive to perfect cold extract because it is extremely beneficial in keeping the natural pollen, amino acids, and enzymes still intact. Our honey is the purest you are going to get!

Question 2

What is raw honey?

Accepted Answer

Raw honey is best described as honey “as it exists in the beehive” (1). It is made by extracting honey from the honeycombs of the hive and pouring it over a mesh or nylon cloth to separate the honey from impurities like beeswax and dead bees (2). Once strained, raw honey is bottled and ready to be enjoyed.

Question 3

What is the process of making honey?

Accepted Answer

House bees take the nectar inside the colony and pack it away in hexagon-shaped beeswax honey cells. They then turn the nectar into honey by drying it out using a warm breeze made with their wings. Once the honey has dried out, they put a lid over the honey cell using fresh beeswax – kind of like a little honey jar.

Question 4

Why should you not heat honey?

Accepted Answer

When honey is heated or cooked, the sugar and fructose in the honey change their chemical composition as a result of a browning effect called the Maillard Reaction. Heating honey also lowers its quality, and it loses essential enzymes and nutrients.

Question 5

What are the health benefits of honey?

Accepted Answer

In addition to its use as a natural sweetener, honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent. People commonly use honey orally to treat coughs and topically to treat burns and promote wound healing.

Question 6

How should honey be stored at home?

Accepted Answer

Keep your honey on the shelf in your kitchen or pantry in moderate temperatures. Honey should not be kept in the refrigerator. Keep your honey in a capped or covered container.

Question 7

Does honey ever go “bad” or spoil?

Accepted Answer

With proper storage, honey will keep until you use it up! Honey has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs — still good!

Question 8

Why does honey sometimes look whitish and hard?

Accepted Answer

All natural honey will eventually “crystallize” — Nature’s way of preserving honey. Do not throw it away — just place the container in a bowl of warm water; stir every few minutes. Repeat until the honey becomes the consistency that you prefer.

Question 9

How do honey varieties get their taste?

Accepted Answer

Each variety of honey gets its unique taste from the nectar of the flowers the honeybees visit along with enzymes in their “honey stomach”, which makes honey from the flower nectar. That’s why we say “The flavor is in the flower!”

Question 10

Do you offer local pickup?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Local pickup in Eagle Mountain is free. We send the pickup address after checkout.

Question 11

Where is delivery free?

Accepted Answer

Free local delivery in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and Lehi — usually 1–2 days. If you live farther out, we can ship and will confirm the rate by email.

Question 12

When is the Eagle Mountain Farmers Market?

Accepted Answer

We set up at the Eagle Mountain Farmers Market on Saturdays, 9 AM – 1 PM, June 6 – October 10, 2026, at Cory B. Wride Memorial Park, 5806 Pony Express Parkway, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005. Hours and weather closures are set by the market.

Question 13

Do you ship honey?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We ship beyond our free delivery area. Choose “Ship to me” at checkout and we will confirm the rate by email.

Question 14

Raw honey FAQs