Raw & Pure Honey

What is raw honey?

It is honey that is collected by bees and then harvested and bottled fresh. Raw honey is unprocessed; it is not pasteurised or heat-treated, retaining all its healthy, natural goodness.

Fresh honeycomb is one of the best raw honeys. It comes straight from the hive in its original state, just as nature intended.

What is pure honey?

Pure honey is unfiltered honey that has not been adulterated with additives, such as sugar syrup or corn syrup, which are commonly used to make processed honey cheaper.

An investigation conducted by the UK branch of the Honey Authenticity Network in 2024 found that 24 out of 25 honey samples available in large retailers, including supermarkets, exhibited suspicious signs of not being genuine pure honey.

Honey is often consumed for its nutritional benefits; however, most inexpensive supermarket 'honey' has been heavily processed and usually bulked out with sugar syrup. Honey fraud is one of the biggest, yet least recognised issues in the food industry, with fake honey widely available on shop shelves. Buying from artisan producers is one of the best ways to ensure that you are getting real honey.

What is organic honey?

Organic honey is honey produced by bees that collect nectar from flowers grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). To be certified organic, beekeeping practices must adhere to strict standards, ensuring that hives are maintained in clean, chemical-free environments and that the bees themselves are not treated with harmful substances.

Our organic honey comes from the Carpathian mountains of Transylvania. This untouched land, far away from urban areas, provides the ideal foraging ground for bees, perfect for making some of the best organic honey.

What are the health benefits of eating raw honey?

The healthiest honey is raw and pure honey, which is unpasteurised and unfiltered, as this has the most significant benefits:

• It still retains all the nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and bioactive compounds, such as enzymes, which can help you look and feel your best.
• Regular consumption may help enhance your immune system and provide your body with a healthy edge against illness.
• A natural antiseptic, it may also accelerate wound healing and alleviate the symptoms of a cold and a sore throat.

Why is Hungarian honey the best?

Our Monika's Kitchen brand honey comes from Váraljai's Honey Farm, a family apiary in the Hungarian Great Plains. This area of pristine beauty, dotted by fragrant acacia forests and wild flowery meadows, provides the perfect setting for collecting the finest real single-flower honey.

Award-winning beekeeper Lászlo Váraljai sustainably harvests pure honey using traditional methods in complete harmony with nature. It comes to you unfiltered and fresh from the hive, traceable from farm to fork.

Explore our selection to discover the best range of raw and natural honey and bee products available for sale in the UK from an award-winning artisan apiary.

Buy online in our store and shop with free next-day UK delivery on all orders over £60.