All honey is cold extracted from local flora (Hives on the central coast, the Hunter and Taree/Old Bar). Honeycomb frames are placed in specially designed barrels and spun round to throw honey out using centrifugal force. Raw unfiltered honey can contain specks of bee pollen, propolis and honeycomb that integrate into the honey as smaller sized molecules, but are usually not visually noticeable. I
RON BARK
Iron bark is a highly flavoured, premium Eucalyptus floral variety (Eucalyptus crebra) which blossoms throughout the year in eastern Australia. Amber in colour and dense, this honey is a favourite flavour enhancer in baking. Its slight nutty aroma makes a delicious addition to a smoothie and a good glaze for barbecued meats. MIXED BLOSSOM
Mixed blossom honey is collected from the nectar of different flowers. Mixed blossom honey is valuable due to its ability to destroy micro-organisms that cause chronic diseases. The honey contains substances that prevents the reproduction and development of these micro-organisms. This honey is recommended to people who suffer from allergies, especially asthma and hay fever. It is also an excellent natural sweetener that both sweetens your drink and tones and protects your body. COLOUR AND FLAVOUR OF HONEY
Colour is used in the honey industry as a convenient measure of honey flavour and aroma. Generally, lighter honeys have a milder flavour and darker honeys have a more robust flavour. The colour and flavour of honey is largely determined by the floral source of the nectar. However, exposure to heat and storage time may affect honey's quality and colour. Normally, the darkening of honey occurs more rapidly when honey is stored at high temperatures. Also, honey appears lighter in colour after it has granulated, which is why most creamed honeys are opaque and light in colour.
