QuestionsFrequently Asked
WHERE DOES LOCAL HIVE SOURCE HONEY FROM?
Local Hive Honey is sourced exclusively from American beekeepers. We bottle it raw & unfiltered so you can still taste the unique local floral notes inside. Because of this, no two bottles of Local Hive Honey are exactly alike. You can expect some slight variation in flavor from season to season.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TYPES OF HONEY LOCAL HIVE MAKES?
The main difference is the floral sources from which the bees pollinate. Each harvest of honey that we source from beekeepers naturally has a unique mix of pollen and nectar content depending on when and where it was harvested. This, in turn, gives each of our 23+ honey blends a unique flavor profile.
WHAT DO I DO IF MY HONEY HAS CRYSTALIZED?
All honey will naturally crystallize, given enough time, but crystallized honey is perfectly safe to eat. To get rid of unwanted crystals, hardened honey, or honey that’s gone hard, scoop out the honey from your bottle of Local Hive and place it in a glass jar. Then, place the jar in a warm water bath (100-120º), being careful not to get any water inside the jar. Continue to add warm water until the honeyreliquifies. To fully reliquify honey may take several hours.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO STORE HONEY?
Always store honey at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Excessive cold can cause honey to crystallize more quickly, while excessive heat and light can cause its flavor to diminish. There is no need to refrigerate or freeze honey in order to store it for long periods.
WHY CAN’T I FEED HONEY TO BABIES UNDER ONE YEAR OF AGE?
Babies under one year of age should not be given honey. Honey can, in extremely rare circumstances, contain a spore of a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. This can cause a rare form of food poisoning (botulism) in newborn babies.
ARE YOU WORKING TO HELP SAVE THE BEES?
Proceeds from every bottle of Local Hive Honey support PACE (Pollinator Awareness through Conservation and Education), a non-profit global awareness and education initiative to restore ecosystems, strengthen populations and reintroduce pollinators into native habitats around the worldwide. We donate a portion of the proceeds from every bottle of Local Hive Honey to the PACE initiative. Learn more about PACE here.
IS LOCAL HIVE HONEY HOT SAUCE THE SAME AS HOT HONEY?
No. Local Hive Honey Hot Sauce has approximately the consistency and heat level of a vinegar-based hot sauce or buffalo sauce. Our unique hot sauce recipes feature Local Hive Honey to sweeten and balance out the flavor.
DOES LOCAL HIVE HONEY HOT SAUCE NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?
For best results, refrigerate Local Hive Honey Hot Sauce after opening. Before opening, it does not need to be refrigerated.
IS HONEY HOT SAUCE GLUTEN FREE?
Local Hive Honey Hot Sauce does not contain gluten. It is manufactured on equipment that may also process products that contain gluten. You can see each product’s complete list of ingredients on each product page in our online store
IS LOCAL HIVE HONEY HOT SAUCE MADE WITH LOCAL HIVE HONEY?
Yes. Each bottle of Local Hive Honey Hot Sauce features honey from our Local Hive honey blends, giving each recipe a unique sweet flavor.
ARE YOUR BOTTLES BPA-FREE?
All Local Hive Honey products are packaged in safe, 100% BPA-free containers. Local Hive Honey Hot Sauce comes in a glass bottle, which is also 100% BPA-free.
I WANT TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL HIVE. WHERE DO I START?
Email info@localhivehoney.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
WHERE CAN I BUY LOCAL HIVE PRODUCTS?
Visit a retailer near you or you can also shop all Local Hive products here at our online store.
WHAT IF MY LOCAL STORE DOES NOT SELL LOCAL HIVE PRODUCTS?
We recommend asking for the Grocery Manager of the store and requesting that they carry it. Or, if you just can’t wait, head over to our online store to shop all Local Hive products.
