Raw honey is a sweet, golden liquid made by honeybees. Honeybees store their honey in small, hexagonal cups called a honeycomb. Raw honey comes straight from the honeycomb.

Honey from the hive contains bee pollen, beeswax, and parts of dead bees. Honey manufacturers will usually pass raw honey through a filter to remove impurities, but some generally remain. Raw honey is safe to consume.

Unlike raw honey, regular honey undergoes a pasteurisation process. This means manufacturers have heated it to kill yeast cells that can affect its taste, increase its shelf-life, and make it look more transparent and attractive. However, pasteurisation may adversely affect the number of nutrients in the honey.

Some historical evidence estimates that humans have used honey for over 10000 years. During ancient times, people would have used raw honey, but today, most people use pasteurised honey which is less beneficial.

Honey has extensive health benefits:

1. A good source of antioxidants

2. Antibacterial and antifungal properties

3. Heal burn & wounds

4. Phytonutrient powerhouse

5. Help for digestive issues

6. Soothe a sore throat

7. Honey is less bad than sugar for diabetics