{"product_id":"carrot-honey-amber-60-lb-bucket","title":"Carrot Honey (Amber) 60-lb Bucket","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/6886\/4647\/files\/Product-Buckets-IMG-carrot-honey_249cf90f-07a7-4c72-8a87-9109ddfb8982.jpg?v=1787770740\" alt=\"Amber carrot honey displayed in glass jars beside white carrot flowers, with an amber color range of 85–114 mm.\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Distinctive Taste of American Farmland 🇺🇸\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60 lb (27.2 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor grade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloral source:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carrot blossoms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal price:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e$449.98\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e60 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice per pound:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e$7.5\/ lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost people know the carrot for its familiar root. Few ever see what comes next. When carrot plants are allowed to flower for seed, they produce airy clusters of tiny white blossoms. Honeybees visit those blooms and transform their nectar into one of America’s most distinctive and unexpected varietal honeys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Carrot Honey displays a rich amber color and a flavor that is deeper and more culinary than that of a typical light honey. Its rounded caramel sweetness is layered with soft earthiness, toasted-sugar warmth, and a lightly herbaceous finish. Depending on the harvest, subtle impressions of cocoa, dark fruit, and warm spice may also emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name refers entirely to the honey’s floral source. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo carrots or carrot flavoring are added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is authentic varietal honey created by bees gathering nectar from carrot blossoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaged in a convenient 60-lb bucket, it is an excellent choice for professional kitchens, bakeries, breweries, meaderies, specialty food producers, private-label bottlers, and culinary teams looking for an American honey with genuine character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes Carrot Honey So Distinctive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Uncommon Floral Source:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carrot Honey begins with the delicate white blossoms produced by carrot plants grown for seed. This unusual source gives the honey a flavor and story that stand apart from familiar varietals such as clover or wildflower.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich Amber Character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its warm amber appearance reflects the depth found in every spoonful. Caramelized sweetness, toasted notes, soft earthiness, and a subtle botanical edge create a balanced yet memorable profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore Than Simple Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This honey does not disappear into a recipe. It contributes color, body, aroma, and complexity, making it especially valuable in applications where honey is expected to function as a defining ingredient.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet and Savory Versatility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its earthy caramel character works beautifully in baked goods and desserts, yet it has enough depth to complement roasted vegetables, meats, vinaigrettes, marinades, and sauces.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProudly Harvested in the USA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From American flowering fields to American apiaries, this honey represents a genuinely domestic harvest and the agricultural traditions behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Carrot Blossom to Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrot plants have a remarkable second chapter. After developing the root most people recognize, plants grown for seed eventually send up tall stems crowned with broad, lace-like clusters of small white flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs those fields come into bloom, honeybees move from flower to flower collecting nectar while contributing to the pollination of the crop. Back at the hive, the bees concentrate that nectar and transform it into amber honey with a flavor that reflects the plant, the landscape, the weather, and the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result does not taste like a raw carrot. Instead, the blossoms produce a sophisticated floral honey with caramel warmth, earthy depth, and a gently herbaceous signature. It is a compelling example of how bees can reveal an entirely different side of a familiar American crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause honey is a natural agricultural product, its exact color, aroma, texture, and flavor can vary slightly from one harvest to another. Those variations are not imperfections. They are the authentic fingerprint of the season and the fields from which the honey came.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Flavor with a Point of View\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm and softly earthy, with impressions of toasted sugar, light florals, and occasional hints of cocoa or dark fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst taste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A rounded amber sweetness opens with caramel and lightly browned sugar rather than a sharp, one-dimensional sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-palate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The flavor becomes deeper and more botanical, introducing subtle earthy, fruity, and gently savory notes that give the honey its distinctive personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and lingering, with a mild herbaceous edge that keeps the sweetness balanced and leaves the palate ready for another taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-bodied and richly coating, ideal for adding shine to glazes, body to sauces, and natural sweetness to baked goods and beverages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrot Honey is especially well suited to customers who want honey to be tasted, not merely used as a substitute for sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProudly Harvested in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Carrot Honey is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct of the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, harvested from American apiaries and rooted in American agriculture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor customers who intentionally choose domestic products, origin is not simply a line in the specifications. It is part of the product’s value. Choosing American-harvested honey helps sustain domestic beekeeping, supports the agricultural systems that depend on pollinators, and keeps a remarkable American varietal in professional kitchens and specialty products across the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also confidence in knowing where your honey comes from. This is not an imported honey selected only for its color, nor is it an international blend packaged domestically. It is a distinctive U.S. harvest with an identity tied directly to American fields and American bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican-grown blossoms. American apiaries. American harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulinary and Production Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrot Honey’s balance of sweetness, earthiness, and caramel depth makes it remarkably adaptable:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBakeries and Pastry Kitchens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add distinctive sweetness and moisture to artisan breads, biscuits, cornbread, granola, spice cakes, muffins, cookies, and laminated pastries.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasted Vegetables:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brush it over carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, parsnips, or beets for a glossy finish and deeper caramelization. Using Carrot Honey on roasted carrots creates an especially memorable blossom-to-root story.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarinades and Glazes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combine it with mustard, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, citrus, chili, or herbs for pork, chicken, salmon, tofu, or grilled vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbecue and Specialty Sauces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its amber body and toasted flavor help round out smoke, spice, acidity, and savory ingredients without tasting like plain sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDressings and Vinaigrettes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair with balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, or fresh herbs for dressings with body and balanced sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreweries and Meaderies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use it to create fermentations with a more distinctive honey character than conventional light varietals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeverage Programs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bring amber sweetness and depth to teas, coffee drinks, shrubs, cocktails, mocktails, and seasonal beverages.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDairy and Desserts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drizzle over yogurt, aged cheese, ice cream, panna cotta, cheesecake, or roasted fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialty Bottling and Private Label:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its uncommon floral origin, American provenance, and compelling story make it an excellent candidate for premium retail collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 60-lb Bucket Advantage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 60-lb bucket provides a practical balance between foodservice convenience and wholesale economy. It delivers enough volume for serious production while remaining far more flexible than a full-size drum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction-Friendly Volume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal for regular batching, seasonal menus, pilot programs, specialty runs, and growing food businesses.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetter Cost Efficiency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bulk purchasing reduces the cost and packaging associated with repeatedly ordering small retail containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible Inventory Management:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use one bucket at a time, distribute inventory between workstations, or reserve unopened buckets for future production.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasier Portion Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Teams can remove only the quantity needed for a recipe or production run while keeping the remaining honey protected.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Storage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bucket format fits more easily into commercial kitchens, bakeries, beverage facilities, and smaller production spaces than industrial drums or totes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor chefs and makers, this format offers the benefits of buying in bulk without committing to industrial-scale handling equipment or storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw and Unfiltered Integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Carrot Honey is delivered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraw and unfiltered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the natural aroma, color, texture, and varietal character of the harvest. It is never pasteurized or ultra-filtered, allowing the honey to retain the qualities that distinguish it from heavily processed commercial sweeteners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural honey may crystallize over time, particularly when stored at cooler temperatures. Crystallization is a normal physical process and does not mean the honey is spoiled or defective. If crystals develop, gently warm the closed container, or only the portion needed, in a warm water bath and stir until smooth. Avoid boiling, direct flame, or excessive microwave heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Interior view of a honey extractor filled with golden honeycombs; overlaid bold headline reads “NO HEAT  NO SHORTCUTS” with sub‑text “Enzymes stay live. Pollen stays whole\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/6886\/4647\/files\/Post-117.jpg?v=1753479866\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/6886\/4647\/files\/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-03-05-161931_240x240.png?v=1709677584\" alt=\"more information\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDo not feed honey to infants under 1 year of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honey Blossom USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45687099261063,"sku":null,"price":449.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/6886\/4647\/files\/Buckets-60-lb-carrot-honey_cfad1477-8b15-48c4-94c1-54c1508da1be.jpg?v=1789167811","url":"https:\/\/thehoneyblossom.com\/products\/carrot-honey-amber-60-lb-bucket","provider":"Honey Blossom USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}