Best honey according to redditors

This will totally blow your mind... You can buy a whole bottle of honey and drown your nuggets in that shit to your satisfaction. It never expires.

For what purpose? Taste-wise, I do actually like agave as a substitute for honey. Maple syrup also works for that. Agave is the same if not higher in calories though.

For a sugar-free/low-cal substitute, your best bet would be a sugar-free syrup. I use Queen's sugar-free maple-flavored syrup as a substitute in cooking and baking and it honestly works pretty well, but I have built up a tolerance for sweeteners, lol. I have never seen a specific sugar-free honey substitute, but a quick Google shows that they exist, though I can't attest to how they taste. Have a look around stores in your area and see if they carry any sugar-free or low-sugar syrups or alternatives.

Edit: That's not to say of course that there are no benefits to honey or agave or maple syrup over plain sugar. I would argue that all three are "healthier" for you than plain sugar in that they have additional health benefits, however slight, so any of those might be "better" for you if you're coming at this from a health angle and not a calorie angle. I would also say, even as someone who sucks back artificial sweeteners like I'm being paid to do it, that any real sugar in moderation is probably better than sweeteners in excess, lmao. For sweeteners I think xylitol is considered the "healthiest" (other than stevia?) but it's also surprisingly high in calories.

I also just remembered that "coconut nectar" exists, which Google suggests is comparable to sugar or agave.

Calories in 15ml (.5oz / 1TBSP) of...

Honey: 65
Agave: 43
Sugar: 49
Coconut nectar: 55
Sugar-free maple-flavor syrup: 8~

Different brands will of course vary. But point is, agave and especially honey aren't "sugar-free" or "low cal" alternatives to sugar, it's more about taste and general preference, and I worry for people on diets (or especially who need to avoid sugar, like diabetics) drowning everything in honey or agave based on advice like this. 😟

Those packets are .31 oz each. You're looking at using at least 77 packets (1.5 pounds) for a growler-sized batch of mead, probably closer to 100 since I doubt you'll get all of the honey from each packet. Unless you're getting the box of them for something crazy like $2 each, you're better off saving yourself some time and increasing the potential quality of your mead by using some store-bought honey.

You can get all you need for about 30 bucks. You need a hydrometer a 1 gallon carboy and and air lock. Consumables are yeast honey and nutrients. Make sure your hydrometer doesn't bottom out in you gallon jug, or have a thief to measure in. They are optional for a first mead, but they tell you so much about your wine. Like when its done, if it stalled and other important shit.


https://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Pure-Honey-Pound/dp/B007F2EQEW Is a good honey to start with, you can find them at costco for 15$ honey is endlessly debatable and I won't get into it. You need about 3 lbs per gallon.

Lavin 47d is a pretty hard yeast to go wrong with. There are 100's of good yeasts.

This is a good yeast nutrient. http://www.midwestsupplies.com/wyeast-yeast-nutrient-1-5-oz.html it has everything you need in it. There is a ton of information on dozens of nutrient addition styles. This one is simple, add a quart teaspoon at start and then at 24 and 48 hours after pitch. Again, whole papers can and are written about proper nutrition. Look at the wiki for massive amounts of info and some great starting recipes.

You can get it on Amazon, but you want one that is UMF certified for maximum results.

https://www.amazon.com/Steens-Unpasteurized-Contains-Properties-Traceability/dp/B00KHLLMUE/ref=sr_1_17_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1503671924&sr=1-17&keywords=manuka+honey

She started beekeeping as a hobby about 5 years ago. My dad had hives when we were little but the neighborhood kids wrecked them all the time so he gave up. If you do any research on honeybees at all...it's absolutely fascinating. The hive is it's own world, totally self sufficient as long as pollen sources are available. Our area is particularly attractive to honey aficionados. There isn't any commercial agriculture here so the honey is of a very high standard.

If anyone is interested, there are a lot of things you can do besides having active hives. Plant good pollen sources in your yard etc. It's important to ask your local nursery for plants that haven't been treated with pesticides. They travel through the plant and are detrimental to honeybees. Also, if you happen to have an infestation, don't just call an exterminator, see if there are beekeepers in your area that can cut the hive out and relocate them. Honeybees are essential to keep our food supplies adequate. Sorry for the wall of text, but her passion for honeybees is infectious!

I'm a fan of plain ol' water, but sugar drinks can upset my stomach so YMMV. I've heard good things about using nuun before, so that may be a good one for you!

Snacks, I generally use on 14 miles +. Here are some options:

• Sports Beans
  
• Honey Stinger Waffles
  
• Gu or Hammer Gels
  
• Clif Bars
  
• Various Chews/Gummies (Gu, Honey Stinger, Clif Blox)
  
• Dates
  
• Applesauce Pouches
  
• Honey Packets

If you want to buy in bulk I would go with the 60lb pails from Dutch gold, or these 12lb bottles on Amazon since it has free shipping https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016G4JPZE/ref=ox_sc_act_image_10?smid=A81U3ALZHCL16&psc=1

Do you live in Germany or elsewhere?

Frustratingly, we have honey in bear-shaped bottles at virtually every grocery store in the U.S. (One example on Amazon.com) They're different brands and sources of honey from what was (and is) sold in Germany, I know, but same idea.

I'm sorry I can't be of more help on the original German article.

One with Z1B-1122 and one with EC-1118 yeast. Both have some raisin, but nothing for flavor yet.

When the 1122 is nearly done I'll finish it with 1118 to get the higher ABV and compare flavor.


Yes, the one on the right has more head room, but the one on the left has 1/3lb more honey. Trying to keep as close to the same as possible aside from yeast.

This is the honey being used

I do not want to see you trying to pour honey into a straw.

I like a honey stix. They're about a teaspoon of honey, 5 carbs and 15 calories. Tastier than glucose tabs or Sweetarts IMHO too. You get one more carb for your 15 calories than you get with glucose tablets FWIW

Link to my favorite flavor on Amazon

I got this one. Its plastic

I wouldnt say its prone to exploding I had glass bottles of it transport through turkish postal services in mid august from rural villages before and nothing had happened. I'd assume the usps has a better handling service than them.

I just contributed it to the 'things happen' category in my head.

I think you can get a near equivalent by buying honey that has hardened over time in the jar or "sugared" -- I love that stuff. Here's one that shows that it is solidifying already: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Z93FQC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1

Yes! I could be wrong, but I believe it's mostly popular in pizza shops in New York. At least it definitely is popular there. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B011LWRBES/ref=sxts_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1510867133&sr=1

Packets of sugar or honey?

http://www.amazon.com/DOMINO-SUGAR-PACKETS-3-54g-Packs/dp/B0005ZXKX4/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1405357395&sr=1-1&keywords=sugar+packets

http://www.amazon.com/Kraft-Pure-Honey-9-Gram-Packages/dp/B001652KD8/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1405357346&sr=1-1&keywords=honey+packets

Raw honey and oatmeal. Raw honey is a humectant and helps your skin retain moisture, and oatmeal is soothing for dry and/or irritated skin. I use this a few times a week and it helps quite a bit.

On Amazon.com

Honey Sticks

Honey Packets

200 9g packets for 21 dollars, or 50 honey sticks for 10 dollars.

A stick of honey seems to be about 5 grams, so it's either 1800 g for 21 dollars or 250g for 10 dollars/500 g for 20 dollars.

Packets are probably cheaper.

Edit: Thinking out loud... or thinking written down.

Gu pack: 32g, and 25g of carbs. 93 cents a pack, so 672 g for 20 dollars.

In order of cheapness:

Honey Packet > Gu Energy Gel > Honey Sticks

Assuming you get everything off Amazon.com of course.

I have to tell you all about my favorite at home facial routine! If I do this 2x/week my skin has never been better!

My skin: Normal, acne prone (26y/o)

Step 1: Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Peel ($40) - apply thin layer on clean skin for 10-15 mins. Rinse. Towel pat dry.

Step 2: Freeman Avocado + Oatmeal Clay Mask ($4) - leave on until it dries. Rinse. Towel pat dry.

Step 3: Raw Honey (price varies) - Leave on as long as you want! The longer the better! Try for a min of 30 mins. Rinse. Towel pat dry.

Step 4: Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil ($40) - massage 2-3 drops into skin

Step 5: Serums and moisturize as usual!

Once the spring hits there is an apiary near my parents that sets up a roadside stand selling ridiculously overpriced honey and pollen balls that you're supposed to eat to help prevent allergies.

I might have to pick up some of the pollen balls, depending on the price.

It does however seem that they're using a TON of pollen in these batches. 40 / 50 grams in a liter? That's almost 200 grams in a gallon. It will almost definitely be a gallon batch that I do, maybe a few with various levels like they did in the study.

Anyone have any other sources for pollen?

Edit: Pollen is surprisingly cheap as a supplement.

This is exactly what they are: http://www.amazon.com/Floral-Honeystix-Wildflower-100%25-Honey/dp/B004KB89EY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418839580&sr=8-1&keywords=honey+sticks

Amazon.

1. CeraVe Lotion
   
   
2. Vicks Warm Humidifier for large rooms and cold days, and Cool Mist Humidifier for hot days and cold rooms. Especially nice in fall with flip-floppy weather.
   
   
3. Unpasteurized Honey for ALL your delicious honey needs. With allllll of those honey benefits left in and untouched. Tea, face & hair masks, delicious marinades and desserts. YUM
   
   
4. Silicone Vibrating Facial Cleanser for your exfoliation needs. No smelly brush heads to replace, easy clean, feels ahmazing.
   
   
5. Ice/Hot Water Bag these are a life saver for period woes. I don't get cramps but I do get horrible low-belly queasiness that soothes itself when warm and cozy.

I'm cold crashing and stabilizing a 6-month old batch of that mead as we speak, to be bottled very soon. It was made with three pounds of arizona desert wildflower honey and a half pound of local wildflower honey. I used US-05 because I am a brewer by hobby so I always keep some on hand, also I didn't know if I would like a dry mead. I guess in terms of overall sweetness it's pretty similar to a typical soda, but I haven't honestly measured either yet.

Things that are good to know: for a straight mead, find tasty honey- good honey makes good mead. Sanitizing is key- assuming you wash everything with some starsan solution (or whatever sanitizer you use) you shouldn't have a batch ruining infection. Most importantly don't get discouraged if the result sucks- I know you're dumping lots of money into honey and waiting 6 months, but nobody perfected an art on their first attempt and you might not either. That's ok.

I know what your saying. I totally have the good stuff though.

Really Raw Honey brand is local for where I live so I have great access to it.

https://www.amazon.com/Really-Raw-Totally-Unprocessed-5-Pound/dp/B003SO9QZA/ref=asc_df_B003SO9QZA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309811627177&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10655570886761923297&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007670&hvtargid=pla-569430365231&th=1

I’ve never heard of it aside from this place. Buts it’s called mikes hot honey so it sounds like it might be marketed outside just this place

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/Mikes-Hot-Honey-12-oz/dp/B011LWRBES

Actually, spicy honey is REALLY good!

https://www.amazon.com/Mikes-Hot-Honey-12-oz/dp/B011LWRBES

There are some really good sugar free honeys on the market if you like that as a syrup substitute. This one is my favourite.

I'm no expert, but I don't think that is too much of an issue. How much honey are you actually using? Also if you're trying to lose weight, I'd say don't eat too much fruit and honey.

I highly recommend raw honey like this one http://www.amazon.com/YS-Royal-Jelly-Honey-Bee/dp/B000Z93FQC I make a steak glaze with it every once in a while and it is phenomenal.

i really like this one http://www.amazon.com/YS-Royal-Jelly-Honey-Bee/dp/B000Z93FQC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321218917&sr=8-1 so yummy

*edit - damn shipping went up a lot! last time was 99 cents

For the PB&J you could also do packets of honey or packets of jelly

YS Eco Bee Farms RAW HONEY - Raw, Unfiltered, Unpasteurized - Kosher 3lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MWDFUC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8OT4Db9PHJX1D

This is what I used, it’s $22 for 3 pounds kinda expensive, but honey is expensive haha the way I think of it is spending $22 for a gallon of delicious mead is not too bad.

amazon sells it from Winter park
http://www.amazon.com/Fireweed-Honey-16oz-Pure-Natural/dp/B004CSZRVI

great taste

Do you know what your skin type is? Combination, oily, dry, normal?

I don't really suffer from acne but I do get the occasional breakout (I'm a woman haha.) I have friends that suffer with acne and I'm always recommending they try the more natural route i.e. natural products

I've never used any CeraVe products, nor Stridex. But I know that Stridex has been known to aggravate acne.

What I would recommend you try is the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay face mask. You mix it with apple cider vinegar and leave it on for about 30 minutes and your skin will be beet red for about an hour afterwards (use it at night only. once a week) but when you wake up in the morning your skin will be glowing from within. Honestly, it's that good. It has transformed my skin.

If the products you've purchased don't work for you, I would either recommend Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser because it's, well, gentle! Or my personal favorite... Honey! I cleanse with organic honey (this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Z93FQC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and I love it. I leave it on for about 10 minutes afterwards and it's amazing. It's naturally antibacterial, moisturizing, and clarifying; It opens up your pores and unclogs them!

Using a moisturizer is also very important, but I can't really recommend one because I don't know your skin type!

Yes that's the stuff. I used a 70.5 oz can ( $67) on an approx 5L batch.

I used a blend actually! I'll link them for you. 2 honeys.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H846R5C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 2.5-2.8~lbs of this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q33NM12/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 2 lbs of this one.

These are honey sticks, they are flavored and have an indication of what flavor they are by a stripe that's colored. All you have to do is cut the tip open with sizzors and enjoy
http://www.amazon.com/Floral-Honeystix-Wildflower-100%25-Honey/dp/B004KB89EY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418839580&sr=8-1&keywords=honey+sticks

I like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Really-Raw-Totally-Unprocessed-5-Pound/dp/B003SO9QZA/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1503903204&sr=8-1&keywords=really+raw+honey

My wife bought me fifteen pounds for muh birthday. She got it on Amazon: Sweet Squeeze Raw and Unfiltered Orange Blossom Honey - From Florida's Beekeepers, 48 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H846R5C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_V-riDb2TVE7R9

Also very easy to find here in VA. Matter of fact we bought this at our Costco recently - http://www.amazon.com/Nature-Nates-Unfiltered-Honey-Ounce/dp/B00CMQD3VS

Tens unit: Billabong de los hombres Wave... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O7CM12W?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Bee pollen: Stakich BEE POLLEN GRANULES 1 lb... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001LQXU8Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

After a digestive disaster involving a long run and some jelly beans, I realized I needed something less processed. I've been using these honey packets with good success. They're the perfect size for that little key pocket in my shorts, and my body digests it without any problems.

Lurker here. The "Honey spoons" and such I've bumped into were made by mixing honey with candy and corn syrup. They taste not very good, but if used to stir tea until they're dissolved (their purpose) they're not too bad.

I've used this one with success.

YS Eco Bee Farms RAW HONEY - Raw, Unfiltered, Unpasteurized - Kosher 3lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MWDFUC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3d.czbPWXM1XN

These would be perfect for you :)

Not clover but I love this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JGD3YUU/ref=sxr_rr_xsim_1_s_it?pf_rd_p=9ddc66f6-9fc0-49ff-b2fa-06a39d9859e6&pd_rd_wg=qwsND&pf_rd_r=T0ED7REJYP7QRFTNTJ0V&pd_rd_i=B00JGD3YUU&pd_rd_w=FXZfb&pd_rd_r=20b93e02-75ae-4dfa-8ada-6879118ab1ac&ie=UTF8&qid=1549161350&sr=1

Something like these? If that was an issue I had to deal with I would keep something on my person in order to counteract it.

https://www.amazon.com/Fireweed-Honey-16oz-Pure-Natural/dp/B004CSZRVI

I think Hot Honey is like if honey had a hotter sister?

This honey was the best pirce I could find. https://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Pure-Honey-Pound/dp/B007F2EQEW/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1497983364&sr=1-2&keywords=5%2BPound%2BHoney&th=1

When your wife has a glass she will ask for more.

This is the Honey I use!
https://www.amazon.com/Eco-Bee-Farms-HONEY-Unpasteurized/dp/B006MWDFUC/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1486175863&sr=1-1&keywords=Y.S.+Eco+Bee+Farms+Raw+Honey

You can get it at Whole Foods, Sprouts (health stores) in a smaller size and for cheaper. You can use other brands, just make sure it says raw, unfiltered honey, or something like that. Don't use the liquid honey in the bear bottle. That honey has been heated so it kills all the good enzymes and stuff which is good for you skin! Whatever raw honey you get should be solid/semi solid in a jar, and the color is usually light orange or yellow. If you buy it and the honey is too solid to use, I usually just run the closed car under hot water until it's soft and spreadable.
I just use a glob on my face and massage it in. Don't put too much or it might drip haha. Leave it on for 20 minutes to one hour! (you can leave it on longer, it's not irritating and so gentle) It's super moisturizing and naturally anti-bacterial so it helps with acne while moisturizing.

I recommend you google "Raw Honey Face Mask Benefits" or "Benefits of Raw Honey on Face"! They have a bunch of good articles! If you decide to do the mask let me know how it worked for you!

Keto-friendly honey mustard!

Mix equal parts high-fat mayo, dijon/deli mustard, and sugar-free honey. This makes a great honey mustard for a dip or glaze.

Note that for the sugar-free honey, you may be able to find it locally. My local Wal-Mart had it for only $2 or so, not the $17 extortion on Amazon.

So I got this Skellington Jack mug in Pheonix when I went down there to visit a friend. I got both her and I one, her's broke within a week, while I still have my mug 2 years later. I love this mug so much because of the fact that it's Jack, and it's HUGE, I also love the little The End that's in the bottom of the mug~

This is tea related on my wishlist (But you don't have to get me this, I just think it's the coolest tea related item on my list)

Of all the silly nonsense, this is the stupidest tea party I've ever been to in all my life.

I use this stuff and it works pretty well

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Steens-Unpasteurized-Naturally-Occuring-Beebread/dp/B00KHLLMUE/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522281772&sr=8-5&keywords=steen+honey

Basically every 2 days i leave it on for 3 hours or longer if i have time , and then every other day between that i put it on for 30 mins before i go for a shower, to wash it off i dip my face in the sink until the honey dissolves off in colder water and then go for my shower

i would rather wash it off in the sink than the shower, i find sitting under the shower with my face tends to dry my face out and if its also too hot

I did, but I'm pretty skeptical of amazon reviews. I think a lot of companies can easily fake them. For ever product that is 5 stars if you click on the 1 star reviews, the product always ends up being a nightmare. I did this for the #1 seller on amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Y-S-Eco-Bee-Farms-Honey/product-reviews/B000Z93FQC/ref=cm_cr_dp_qt_hist_one?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&showViewpoints=0) and the 1 star reviews are pretty convincing.

I would imagine that they use the same suppliers for both products, though there may be something in the refinement process that makes the instant oatmeal have a higher concentration of weed killer for some reason. It really sucks but you're just going to have to check the back of boxes from now on to make sure that you're getting something that's actually decent for your kids (just a tip, the World Health Organization suggests that we limit our daily sugar intake to 25g).

As for a healthier alternative, you could try regular steel cut oats, this is a pretty good + affordable brand. They take a little longer to prepare but you can control how much sugar you're putting into them (I like putting in jams and fruits, personally). There are many other brands too, and honestly they're like one of the easiest things to learn how to make, check out this video.

If you've got picky kids that have to have their foot sweetened, whole fruits (like fruit you chop up yourself and put in there) are ideal because they have lots of micronutrients in them and fiber, but good jams (not jelly, jelly is made from "juice" while jam at least contains pieces of crushed fruit) can be a decent option for sweetening foods, same with raw honey.

Amazon suggested that people who bought GSP's stories also bought this

It's simple. If the honey is a runny liquid, avoid it. While it likely still is honey, it goes through a filtering process that removes all the stuff that makes honey healthy. Honey should be solid (not rock hard or anything) and NOT see through.

I get my honey on Amazon.