What's the difference between natural honey and supermarket honey? [closed]

Would either one affect glycemic index for consumption purpose?

Are they the same in terms of food safety for normal people and diabetics.

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Both are natural honey - the difference is that commercial honey is often pasteurized to prevent growth of yeasts and the like. These growths are generally not nasty for you - it's how mead (alcoholic drink) is made, but honey can contain botulinum spores, which are bad for infants.

Honey comes in two forms - creamed and liquid. The difference is that creamed has had some water removed and microcrystallization initiated to form a semi-solid. Liquid may or may not have had water removed and may crystallize if left for long enough in the cupboard.

There is no difference chemically between commercial and that straight from the beehive so no difference in GI.

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Is honey from the supermarket real honey?

1) Supermarket honey is not actually honey Supermarket honey is filtered in a process which removes most, if not all, of its pollen. The removal of pollen from honey makes it impossible to determine its botanical origin, or whether is it even honey.

Is local honey better than store bought?

Locally Source Your HoneyThe best way to ensure the supplier and source of your honey is to purchase locally. In doing so, you're likely able to get to personally know the beekeeper or supplier. Local honey contains local pollen that can help strengthen a person's immune system and mitigate pollen allergies.

Is natural honey the same as pure honey?

In summary: Natural means no artificial additives. Pure means no additives whatsoever (even natural ones). Raw means no additives or processing: neither heated nor filtered.

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