6 Characteristics of Natural RAW Mustard Flower Honey:

1. Fresh honey is usually Extra Light Amber in color. However, after some time, it crystallizes and turns white.
2. Some people love crystallized mustard honey, while others do not prefer it.
3. It has a fragrance that closely resembles mustard flowers.
4. The thickness of the honey may vary.
5. If the honey is thin, foam formation is common. However, even thick mustard honey can sometimes have slight foam.
6. Mustard flower honey remains crystallized throughout the year, whether it is thick or thin. Depending on its density and temperature, the honey either fully or mostly solidifies, turning white and acquiring a creamy texture.

What is Raw Honey and Processed Honey?

The honey that bees naturally produce and store in the hive is called Raw Honey. It can be honey collected traditionally from wild hives in villages or honey harvested from bee boxes used for beekeeping. As long as bees collect nectar from flowers, both types of honey are pure and natural.

Most of the honey available in the market is Processed Honey. Processing involves heating the honey, which destroys many of its beneficial properties and can sometimes make it harmful. Therefore, it is always better to consume high-quality Raw Honey instead of processed honey.

When and How is Mustard Flower Honey Collected?

In Bangladesh, mustard flower honey is typically collected from November to December. When mustard fields bloom abundantly, beekeepers place their bee boxes near the fields. As the flowers continue to grow, bees gather nectar from the mustard flowers and store it in the hive. This is how pure, natural mustard flower honey (crystallized honey) is produced.