Question 1

My honey has crystalized or turned cloudy, is it still safe to eat?

Accepted Answer

Yes!

Honey that has started to crystalize can sometimes look cloudy or can become more solid. It is completely safe to eat and can be easily returned to liquid form if desired.

Place the jar in a sink or bowl of hot water to a level just below the lid of the jar. Let the honey slowly warm up and it will return to liquid. Repeat as necessary.

Question 2

Does Bear Necessities pasteurize their honey?

Accepted Answer

NO! Our honey is 100% raw & unpasteurized so that it retains all of it's natural benefits.

Question 3

Does honey "expire" or need refrigeration?

Accepted Answer

No! Your raw honey should never expire or "go bad" as long as the lid is kept on securely when not in use and stored correctly. You do not want to add moisture or cross contaminate while using scooping devices (ie: spoons, dippers, etc). Raw honey does not require refrigeration, but honey will crystallize faster in cooler temperatures. To remove these crystals, you can bring the honey back to its regular state by adding the jar to a warm water bath and stirring the honey gently until it reaches its liquid form.

Question 4

What "grade" is Bear Necessities Honey?

Accepted Answer

Bear Necessities raw honey is classified as No. 1, GOLDEN honey in accordance with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) guidelines.

For more information on honey grading, please check out this website:

https://inspection.canada.ca/about-cfia/acts-and-regulations/list-of-acts-and-regulations/documents-incorporated-by-reference/canadian-grade-compendium-volume-6/eng/1523388139064/1523388171017

FAQ

My honey has crystalized or turned cloudy, is it still safe to eat?

Does Bear Necessities pasteurize their honey?

Does honey "expire" or need refrigeration?

What "grade" is Bear Necessities Honey?