Bees collect honey from flowers. The nectar of the flowers determines the color, thickness, and characteristics of the honey. If honey is pure, it must come directly from flower nectar.
Quick Answer: Where does honey come from?
Honey comes from the nectar of flowers. Bees collect nectar, and the type of flower dictates the honey’s color and texture.
Why Is Some Honey Dark and Some Gold?
The flower source determines the color of the honey:
- Dark honey comes from buckwheat flowers, which gives it a very dark color.
- Gold honey comes from wildflowers, which gives it a golden color.
The nectar of the flower will dictate the color of the honey.
Is Dark Honey Better?
According to the Honey Man, the nature of honey matters: the darker, the thicker, the better.
If you're looking for a bold, thick honey, explore our Buckwheat Honey, known for its rich, dark character.
How Can You Tell If Honey Is Pure?
One simple way is to observe how it flows. Natural honey flows slowly. If honey flows very fast like water, it may be pasteurized.
Learn more about the difference in our guide on processed vs. raw honey.
Watch: How Do Bees Collect Honey?
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