Source Plant & Botanical Notes

Botanical name: Helianthus annuus (Highland Sunflower)
Mexico’s highlands offer ideal growing conditions for native sunflowers—warm days, cool nights, and semi-arid soils that encourage vibrant, nectar-rich blooms. When these golden flowers peak, our bees gather their sunshine-sweet nectar to create a honey that’s rich in character yet remarkably light on the palate.

Color

Extra Light Amber — a radiant pale-gold hue with a naturally creamy opacity. It reflects minimal processing and the unique botanical intensity of highland sunflowers.

Aroma & Flavor

Aroma: Gentle floral bouquet with hints of warm grain and dried herbs.
Flavor: Mild and refined, with soft notes of toasted sunflower seeds, subtle vanilla, and a hint of pollen sweetness. Clean finish with no lingering sharpness—balanced and highly approachable.

Texture & Crystallization

This varietal is highly prone to rapid crystallization, forming fine, creamy microgranules that enhance both spreadability and mouthfeel. Unlike coarse-set honeys, Sunflower Honey crystallizes into a buttery consistency that’s ideal for direct table use or incorporation into spreads, fillings, or glazes.

Origin & Harvest

Sourced from the high-altitude sunflower fields of Mexico’s interior—regions where Helianthus thrives naturally.

• Harvest season: mid to late summer

• Processing: gently gravity-strained to retain enzymes, pollens, and flavor volatiles

• Unpasteurized & unfiltered to preserve natural integrity

• Available formats: 60 lb buckets and 661 lb drums.

Culinary Pairings & Uses

• Spreads & Breakfasts: Slather over rustic toast, waffles, or English muffins for a creamy, floral sweetness

• Beverages: Sweetens teas, infusions, and cold brews without overpowering them

• Baking: Adds golden color and balanced sweetness to cornbread, cakes, and muffins

• Savory applications: Glazes for poultry, vinaigrettes, or paired with soft cheeses

• Wellness: Ideal for crystallized spoonfuls in immune-boosting blends or calming teas

Why Choose Highland Sunflower Honey?

For honey enthusiasts and product developers alike, Sunflower Honey (ELA) offers a rare combination of gentle flavor, beautiful texture, and stunning golden color. Its rapid crystallization makes it perfect for whipped, creamed, or set-style formats. This is a raw, regionally distinctive honey that adds both authenticity and elegance to any label.

Pure, Raw & Unfiltered Quality

This honey is presented in its most natural state, completely raw and unfiltered. There’s no pasteurization, no ultrafine filtering, and absolutely no shortcuts. It’s harvested at peak bloom and gently strained to remove large pieces of comb, while preserving all the beneficial elements: live enzymes, antioxidants, natural pollen, and delicate aromatic compounds. The result is pure, unaltered honey, just as nature intended, delivered without heat damage, so every batch retains its full strength and true flavor.