1. Honey will never go bad. As long as it is kept away from air and water it will be good for years. The reason honey won’t spoil is because, without air and water, it is hard for any organism to survive, helping give honey a very long shelf life.
2. One difference between raw organic honey and plain honey off a store shelf is that raw organic honey contains pollen. Pollen offers many benefits to both humans and bees. Raw organic honey will contain pollen as a source of protein for bees, which is needed to maintain their energy levels, especially in the colder winter months when foraging just isn’t a viable option for them.
3. It takes 2 million flowers to produce 1 pound of honey
4. One honey bee produces about 1/12^th of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime.
5. Honey weighs about 12 pounds per gallon.
6. The most expensive honey in the world is called “Elvish” honey. It is made naturally in Turkey and sells for around $6800 per kilogram (about $850 per cup)
7. Honey is usually sold by weight instead of volume. Keep this in mind when purchasing honey because it can be sold either on or off the comb. If purchased with the comb, then you won’t get as much honey.

The next time you see a honey bee, hopefully you will have a new respect for all the magnificent things one tiny creature can accomplish in its lifetime.