filtered honey

Purified bee nectar

Filtered honey is honey that has been strained to remove wax, pollen, and other particles, producing a clear, smooth product that resists crystallization longer than raw honey.

Most commercial honey is filtered.

The process may also remove some nutrients, leading purists to prefer unfiltered varieties: I switched to raw honey because filtered honey felt too processed.

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  • rawIn original state
  • strainedUnder uncomfortable tension
  • pureUnmixed, without impurities
  • goldenBright yellow, or precious
  • liquidFree-flowing substance

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