What “USDA Organic” Means for This Honey

When we say USDA Organic, we’re talking about compliance with the U.S. National Organic Program (NOP), end-to-end:

• Organic forage only: Apiaries are sited, so bees forage in areas managed without prohibited synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. No GMOs, ever.

• Bee health over shortcuts: No antibiotics in hives; only approved organic health interventions.

• Clean, low-impact extraction: Honey is removed from combs using organic-compliant methods and cleaning agents on equipment that meet NOP standards.

• No adulteration or “processing aids”: Nothing added, nothing removed beyond gentle straining to take out large comb bits.

• Documented traceability: Each lot is traceable from apiary to drum under a USDA-accredited certifier’s audit trail (certificate and current scope available upon request).

• Label integrity: Product qualifies to carry the USDA Organic seal and be declared “Organic Honey” on ingredient statements.

Sensory Profile (Light Amber)

• Color: Pfund 50–85 mm (Light Amber).

• Aroma: Clean honey aroma with soft wildflower notes.

• Flavor: Balanced, familiar “classic honey” taste—pleasant floral top notes, rounded mid-palate sweetness, low bitterness.

• Texture: Smooth, syrupy; naturally slower to crystallize than many lower F/G honeys.

Processing, Handling & Storage (B2B Ready)

• Drum format: 661-lb (≈300 kg) food-grade, pallet-friendly drum designed for standard honey pumps and handling.

• Receiving & storage: Store sealed, cool, and dry. Ideal warehouse temperature 64–75°F (18–24°C) away from direct heat/sun.

• Gentle warming (if needed): For pumping or decrystallization, use jacketed or ambient-air warming. Keep product ≤113°F (45°C) to safeguard enzymes, aroma, and organic integrity. Avoid localized overheating.

• Pumping: Positive-displacement (lobe/gear) pumps are typical; strainers/screens optional if your line requires them.

Raw & Unfiltered Integrity

• No pasteurization, no ultrafine filtering, no heat treatment. We gravity-strain to remove large comb pieces while keeping the good stuff—enzymes (e.g., glucose oxidase), antioxidants, and natural pollen that reflect the flora.

Application Guidance for Formulators & Chefs

General: This is a “go-to” honey when you want classic sweetness without overpowering aromatics.

• Beverages: Dissolves readily; stable, clean sweetness for teas, juices, RTD blends, craft mead/beer adjuncts.

• Bakery: Humectant properties improve softness and shelf life. Typical substitution: use ¾ cup honey per 1 cup sugar, and reduce added liquid ~2–4 Tbsp per cup honey; consider reducing bake temp by ~25°F due to faster browning.

• Sauces, dressings, marinades: Emulsifies well with oils and vinegars; supports Maillard browning in glazes.

• Dairy & alt-dairy: Balanced flavor plays nicely in yogurt, kefir, and plant-based formats.

• Fermentation: Consistent gravity contributions; multifloral complexity without heavy phenolics.

If you’re co-packing: the slower crystallization and moderate viscosity make line runs more predictable over a wider temperature window.

Sourcing & Sustainability Snapshot

• Origin: Multifloral wildflower nectar from organic apiaries in Mexico.

• Practices: Organic siting and forage protection, low-impact extraction, rural-community partnerships, and bulk packaging that reduces waste per pound shipped.

FAQs (Fast Answers for Ops & QA)

Is it truly organic?
Yes—certified to USDA NOP by an accredited body, with a live audit trail and current certificate.

Any additives or blends?
No. Single-ingredient, 100% honey. No syrup extenders, no “processing aids.”

Does it crystallize?
Eventually, yes—because it’s real honey. This varietal is naturally slower to crystallize. Gentle warming restores fluidity.

Gluten-free? Vegan?
Honey is naturally gluten-free. Vegan status varies by brand philosophy; we’ll let you decide how you position honey for your audience.

Residue testing?
Lots are authenticity and quality tested; additional third-party screens (e.g., for common residues) can be provided on request to support your QA documentation.