Whenever you buy a food staple, you typically know what to expect. Yeast always makes bread rise, peanut butter always tastes like peanuts, and oatmeal tastes like oats. Honey, however, has an incredible amount of variety in both color and taste. If you're feeling a bit more adventurous in the kitchen, look for wildflower honey the next time you're stocking up. Wildflower honey is utterly unique, and each producer will have a different color and taste to their offering. Here's a closer look at what wildflower honey is and why there is so much variety in its deliciousness.

What Is Wildflower Honey?

When bees collect nectar from a wide variety of local flora rather than from a single source, wildflower honey is the result. Since every area that the bees are collecting nectar from will have varieties and concentrations of flora that are different than other areas, each hive will produce a honey that is unique from hives in other areas.

At Register Family Farm, we take this a step further and ensure that each bottle of our Wildflower Honey has pollens and nectars from throughout the year in it. We do this by setting aside the best of each honey crop throughout the year and then blending those honeys into our premium Raw Wildflower Honey. The end result is a complex, but wonderful emalgamation of sweet flavors that is slow to crystallize and always delicious! 

What Are the Benefits of Eating This Type of Honey?

A diet featuring this wildflower honey offers a host of health benefits. For example, since the honey contains trace amounts of pollen, it is believed to provide relief from seasonal pollen allergy symptoms, including runny nose, watery eyes, and coughing, by exposing your body to a tiny bit of what causes reactions. A consistent, proactive approach is always best if this is your focus. 

Raw and unfiltered wildflower honey also contains antioxidants, which reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Additionally, it has antibacterial and antifungal properties, which may boost the immune system and keep infections at bay. 

Those who have digestive issues may want to add this honey to their diet, too. Researchers have found that as a prebiotic, it nourishes the "good" bacteria the stomach needs to digest food. It has also proven to be an effective treatment for Helicobacter pylori, which contributes to stomach ulcers. 

For exceptional wildflower honey, head to Register Family Farm in Freeport, FL. Their all-natural, ethically produced merchandise includes honey, beeswax candles, skin care products, and other essentials. A veteran-owned, family-operated business, they're proud to supply the community with premium, handcrafted products. To browse their selection, visit their website. To place an order with a team member, call (850) 392-7404.