Honeydew Honey (Light Amber) 661-lb Drum

Single-harvest alert: Only ONE 661-lb drum was produced this season. When it’s gone, it’s gone.

Product Overview

A rare forest honey with a Light Amber hue and a deep, malty profile. Not a floral (nectar) honey—honeydew honey is made when bees collect the sweet sap secretions (“honeydew”) left on living plant surfaces by sap-feeding insects (e.g., aphids, scale). The result is a robust, mineral-rich honey prized by chefs and formulators for savory glazes, sauces, and cheese service.

Key Highlights

• Not derived from blossom nectar; true honeydew/forest honey

• Light Amber color; warm, woodsy aromatics

• Robust, less-sweet taste (molasses/treacle, toasted malt, dried fig)

• Stays liquid longer than most floral honeys; fine, creamy crystals if they form

• Naturally mineral-rich with notable antioxidant capacity

• 100% raw & unfiltered (never heated, never ultrafiltered)

• Single-harvest lot — only 1 drum available this season

Source & Botanical Notes

Bees gather honeydew—the sugary plant-sap excretion found on leaves, twigs, and bark—rather than floral nectar. Typical host trees include oak and various conifers; profiles vary by woodland, but the hallmark remains: a non-floral origin that delivers complexity and depth uncommon in light blossom honeys.

Color

Light Amber with a lustrous glow. Honeydew honeys trend darker than most blossom honeys; this lighter expression still signals the category’s signature richness.

Aroma & Flavor

• Aroma: Warm and woodsy; earthy/malty with hints of resin, dried fruit, and a subtle toasty note.

• Flavor: Full-bodied and less overtly sweet than clover or wildflower. Expect molasses/treacle tones, toasty caramel, dried fig/date, and a gentle mineral-savory edge. Long, smooth finish with no harsh bitterness.

Texture & Crystallization

Thick and viscous, pouring in a slow ribbon. Owing to its sugar spectrum (relatively lower glucose, more fructose/oligosaccharides), honeydew honey resists crystallization for extended periods. If it does set, it forms fine, creamy crystals that melt readily on the palate.

Nutrition Highlights

Naturally mineral-forward and polyphenol-rich compared to most light floral honeys. Contains a higher fraction of complex sugars (oligosaccharides) that contribute to body and may support prebiotic functionality. (No medical claims implied.)

Culinary & Formulation Uses

• Savory: Lacquers and marinades (soy/balsamic), roasted root vegetables, pork ribs, salmon, charred eggplant.

• Cheese & charcuterie: Outstanding with aged Gouda, sharp Cheddar, blues; balances salt and umami.

• Bakery & confection: Substitute for molasses/brown sugar in spice cakes; enrich dark-chocolate ganache.

• Beverages: Espresso, black/oolong tea, cold brew; superb in whiskey/bourbon or mezcal cocktails as a house honey syrup.

Why choose our Honeydew Honey (Light Amber) — 661-lb Drum?

• Single-harvest, single-lot consistency
  Only one drum was produced this season. One lot = uniform flavor, color, and viscosity across your entire run.

• Not a floral honey (true forest honey)
  Sourced from honeydew (tree-sap exudates gathered by bees), not blossom nectar—delivers a distinctive, story-rich ingredient that differentiates menus and formulations.

• Chef-driven flavor profile
  Robust, less-sweet taste with notes of molasses/treacle, toasted malt, and dried fig; balances salt, acid, smoke, and fat without tipping dishes overly sweet.

• Functional performance in production
  Naturally slow to crystallize—stays pourable longer for easier pumping, batching, glazing, and dosing; if crystals form, they’re typically fine and creamy (no gritty bite).

• Light Amber versatility
  Warm hue adds depth and sheen to glazes and sauces without over-darkening the final product.

• Clean-label integrity
  100% raw & unfiltered—no heat, no ultrafiltration, nothing added. Preserves enzymes, aromatics, and full sensory character.

• Cross-category utility
  Excels in savory lacquers and marinades (soy/balsamic, bourbon, mezcal), cheese & charcuterie pairings, spice cakes and chocolate work, and bar programs (honey syrups for coffee/cocktails).

• Value at production scale
  The 661-lb drum supports continuous runs and consistent costing for commissaries, bakeries, sauce makers, and beverage programs.