Is raw the same thing as unpasteurized?

by Becky
(Toronto, Canada)

Just a quick question. I'm finding the information on the site a bit confusing. I have purchased honey labelled as raw, and liquid unpasteurized. (both organic) Aside from the consistency, is there a difference? The information on the site informs the reader to purchase honey labelled as "raw" or "unpasteurized", however it has been my experience that raw honey does not come in liquid form. Therefore, I am curious as to whether this organic, liquid, unpasteurized honey I am purchasing is as good as organic, unpasteurized, raw honey.

Hi Becky,
When raw honey is first bottled, it is in a liquid state so this might be the case here. Over time it will return to a solid state. If it doesn't, then it is not raw and it has likely been heated.

Raw honey is simply a honey that has not been filtered or pasteurized. It will then contain naturally occurring bee pollen, royal jelly, beeswax and propolis.

A honey simply labelled as un-pasteurized is likely filtered but simply hasn't been heated. It would not be considered raw as it has been filtered and had the royal jelly, beeswax, bee pollen and propolis removed from it.

Hope that helps,
Angela

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Oct 20, 2023
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Raw honey
by: Anonymous

I bought raw honey from a store not to long ago. It has not cristilized yet and am wondering if its fake or real raw honey. Its in liquid form. And i need to know if i got ripped off from fake advertising from the makers. Thank You much.

Angela's comments:

Raw honey can be liquid. The only way to know with certainty is to contact the manufacture and ask if the honey was pasteurized and filtered.

Sep 03, 2021
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Jun and pure unpaturized honey
by: Anonymous

Is pure unpasturized honey safe to use for Jun?

Mar 19, 2018
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Buy Raw and Unpastuerized
by: Anonymous

So if I am reading this correctly, I would buy honey labelled raw and unpasteurized. And if it does crystallize over time I am assured it truly was raw honey. If not it was likely heated at some point or possibly altered. Creamed honey has been heated, at what point of heating is it no longer raw?



Feb 21, 2018
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The truth about Royal Jelly
by: Brian

A simple google search will show you that Royal jelly is not always in raw honey, its something up near the queen fed to other bees. Unless they honey specifies is has Royal Jelly then it doesn't. Royal Jelly comes from the glands of the queen and is given to surrounding larvae around her.

Nov 05, 2017
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Best price unpasteurized.
by: Anonymous

I look for the best price unpasteurized honey!
Why not raw honey?
If I wanted bee pollen, royal jelly or bee wax,
I would buy it in jell capsules or 100% containers.
I have owned and operated heath food store for many years.

Nov 05, 2017
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Best price unpasteurized.
by: Anonymous

I look for the best price unpasteurized honey!
Why not raw honey?
If I wanted bee pollen, royal jelly or bee wax,
I would buy it in jell capsules or 100% containers.
I have owned and operated heath food store for many years.

Jun 12, 2017
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Royal Jelly?
by: AMH

I am a beekeeper. Please, people, do not continue to talk about there being royal jelly in honey! The bees put royal Jelly in their brood cells - where bees are raised! They do NOT put it in the cells where they store nectar, that becomes honey! Just wanted to make that clear!

Sep 22, 2016
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more for your buck!
by: Anonymous

many thanks for clarifying the difference between raw and unpasteurized. The RAW offers more bang for your buck...and your health. Such healing
nutrition all contained in one jar of sweetness.


Oct 26, 2015
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confusing
by: Anonymous

What's even more confusing is that I have bought unpasturized honey from costco and it does crystalize over time, but slower than non pasteurized honey. I'm guessing it needs to be from a reputable brand and not just plain walmart honey.

Feb 13, 2015
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raw only
by: Anonymous

Thank you so very much for for untangling the mystery of the "unpasteurized liquid honey" that I have in my kitchen. I am waiting for it to crystallize but it stays liquid. I'll never buy it again! From now I'll be looking for raw honey only! Your answer was great help for me! Thanks again.

Aug 15, 2014
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by: Krystal

good info. I had been buying unpasteurized and wondered what would be the difference in raw honey. apparently quite a bit. will now only buy raw as the royal jelly is an important part.

Aug 05, 2013
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raw wins
by: melindalady

Thanks for clearing up the honey mystery ,I to have liquid organic pure unpasteurized honey, I thought unpasteurized meant raw I will be on the look out now for raw honey.

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