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Light vs. Dark Honey

9/23/2012

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Have you ever wondered why some honey is light, and some dark?  

As a general rule, Americans tend to prefer light honey as it typically has a lighter, less intense flavor, while Europeans tend to prefer the more intense flavors in dark honey.  I have probably been a typical American in that I have also preferred light honey over the years. However, due to every extraction of honey producing unique & interesting flavors, I have discovered that my preference has been shifting to enjoyment of darker honey.  (Interestingly, this has also coincided with a preference for dark chocolate.)  

I hadn't really given much thought as to why some honey was dark, & some light prior to this year.  I assumed it was mostly controlled by the bloom.  But I received some new insight this year.  Why? Because nearly all of our honey was darker this year than prior years.  The other thing that was different this year was that it was very, very dry.  While Utah is not known for humidity, we had much less humidity than typical.  

I realized that the connection was in the nectar flow of flowers.  Its not hard to imagine that when there is more humidity, the nectar flows much faster. But when it is dry, the slow flow of nectar has a higher percentage of pollen, nutrients & flavor compounds.  Thereby creating a darker, more flavorful honey.

So, while our volume of honey is down this year, the flavor is definitely UP!  Enjoy!!
5 Comments
Mike Allen
3/21/2013 01:27:51 am

I have just started eating honey, as a steady routine. I bought dark honey last night. Noticed the darkness and strong flavor of it. Wanting to find out the difference between the lite & dark honey. Thais is what brought me to your website.
Since darker is so much better for me. I will eat all of the time from this day on.

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greta
4/19/2016 02:27:35 am

I was told to watch my intake of honey.. cos too much can disrupt the levels of one's stomach natural digestion process.I will find the correct medical terminology...so
I'll Be BACK!

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RENEEMCCONNELL
11/15/2013 08:42:50 pm

Is there a way to lighten up dark honey and make it lightenup

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Marilyn Lewis
9/8/2017 11:36:27 am

I was told the difference between light and dark honey is light honey is spring pollen and dark is autumn

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Sean link
1/8/2021 01:05:52 am

Good shaare

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