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Raw Honey v/s Organic Honey: Which is better?

by Zill Davis Civil Lawyer

Honey offers several different benefits. It is a rich source of vitamin C and B6 along with thiamin. It also contains calcium, copper and iron. Thus, including a healthy dose of honey in your diet can help you in reaching your micronutrient goals. Both raw and organic honey is rich in antioxidants. Moreover, they also offer antibacterial benefits. 

However, gone are the days when grocery shopping was all about intuition and you could be assured that irrespective of what you buy, it will be toxin free. Today you are bombarded with labels - there’s organic honey, raw honey, pure honey, filtered honey - the list never seems to end. And it can be quite confusing to select the right option especially if you don’t know the difference between these. 

The difference between raw honey and Organic Honey 

Having an understanding of the different types of honey available in the market and knowing which is the best for you is important. Especially when it comes to differentiating between raw honey and organic honey as they are usually marketed as possessing the same properties. The follow are the major differences: 

1.     Raw Honey 

Raw honey is not only just pure but also it is not heated beyond the point of pasteurization. Pure honey essentially refers to the honey that does not contain any other ingredients such as corn syrup. Usually corn syrup is added to industrial honey to reduce its costs. Thus, raw honey is unadulterated as well. Moreover, since it is not heated intensely it contains some naturally occurring enzymes, minerals and vitamins. Raw honey retains all of its nutritional value. 

Beekeepers that produce raw honey are also usually well aware of the best way of looking after the bees. Hence, raw honey is also good for the bees and the environment. If you have to make a choice between regular honey and raw honey, it is advisable to select raw honey as it is beneficial for you as well as the environment. 

2.     Organic Honey 

Like most organically produced products, organic honey is also produced without the use of any artificial chemicals or pesticides. This means that organic honey is produced from the pollen of the flowers that bloom on organically grown plants. Bees tend to fly up to a radius of around 2 miles from the location of their hive to collect nectar. 

This means that apiaries need to ensure that the plants grown in the two mile radius are all grown organically. Of course, it can be difficult to meet a strict standard. But if the honey is labeled as organic you can rest assured that it is free from chemicals of all kinds. 

However, honey that is labeled organic does not guarantee that it is minimally processed. Hence, it is advisable to look out for honey that is labeled as both organic and raw. 

Conclusion 

The heating process liquefies honey but it also strips honey of its naturally occurring benefits. Hence, both raw and organic honey are naturally opaque and thick and they are cloudy yellow in color as they are not treated using intense heat. 

If you are to make a choice, it is advisable to select honey that is organic and raw rather than just raw honey. Moreover, it’d be beneficial if you start consuming organic food products of all kind such as organic cheese, milk, vegetables, fruits and grains. This will ensure that you aren’t consuming toxins of any kind. 


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