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The Difference Between Light and Dark Honey

There is a big difference between light and dark honey. What makes honey darker? And why should you care? In this blog post, we will answer all of your questions about dark honey. We’ll start by explaining the difference between light honey and dark. Then, we’ll discuss the benefits of dark honey. Finally, we’ll describe how honey is graded and give you a list of different varieties of dark honey with descriptions!

So why should you care about the difference between light honey and dark? Well, if you’re looking for a higher quality honey with more beneficial properties, then you should definitely try dark honey! It’s thicker, richer, and has a stronger flavor than light honey.

Dark honey is made by bees who are foraging for nectar from plants like buckwheat, palmetto, or black locust trees. These plants produce darker-colored nectars, which make this honey thicker and richer than other types of honey. Dark varieties of honey also tend to have a stronger flavor than lighter varieties.

Benefits of Dark Honey

Some benefits of dark honey include:

• High in antioxidants, which can help fight free radicals and protect your body against disease.
• Anti-inflammatory, which can help reduce inflammation throughout the body.
• Antibacterial properties, that can help kill bacteria and improve gut health.

Grading Honey

In the US honey is graded from Grade A to Grade C. The grading scale is based on the clarity of the honey along with its moisture content. Most of the honey found in grocery stores falls into grades A or B. Along with the grade of the honey, a color description is usually given.

The color description is based on the Pfund scale. The scale is based on a standardized color chart that slides to give a value in millimeters. The lower the value the lighter the honey is.

The typical honey colors are:

• water white or transparent
• extra white
• white
• extra light amber
• light amber
• amber
• dark amber

In this article, we are considering dark honey to be honey with a Pfund score greater than 114mm. These varieties of honey would be described as dark amber.

Dark Amber Honey

Here is a list of dark amber varieties with descriptions:

• Alfalfa Honey: Dark and mild, with a grassy taste.
• Black Locust Honey: Dark and intensely sweet, with a woodsy flavor.
• Buckwheat Honey: Dark and full-flavored, with a molasses-like taste. High in antioxidants.
• Manuka Honey: Dark and sweet, with a slightly bitter flavor and strong medicinal benefits.
• Palmetto Honey: Dark and intense, with an earthy taste. Good for men’s prostate health.

So there you have it! The difference between light honey and dark. Be sure to check out the different varieties of dark honey available in our online honey shop! And enjoy all of the benefits that dark honey has to offer! Thanks for reading!