{"title":"Antibacterial Honeys - The Winter Catalogue 2025","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"artisan-organic-raw-greek-mountain-oak-honey-1kg","title":"Raw Certified Organic Greek Mountain Oak Honey - Active 20","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRaw Certified Organic Greek Mountain Oak Honey – Intensely Rich, Fruity \u0026amp; Thick\/Active 20\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas' raw organic Greek Mountain Oak honey offers a deliciously rich, mineral treacle flavour with hints of cooked apples and plums. The aftertaste lingers briefly with a slight sourness, while the aroma is fruity, reminiscent of cold spiced fruit sauces. These characteristics make it a perfect accompaniment to fruitcake or Christmas pudding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoarse-filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e to retain natural enzymes and pollen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntibacterial\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Rating 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Raw\u003c\/strong\u003e and unpasteurised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve nutritional integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally thick\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested at high altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e (900m+) in Rentina, Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich in oligosaccharides\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting digestive health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruity and spiced, evoking cold spiced fruit sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeliciously rich and mineral treacle flavour with hints of cooked apples and plums. The aftertaste is brief with a slight sourness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery dark, nearly black, with a slight hint of purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a forest on a mountain near a lake in Rentina, Greece. This honey is a honeydew variety, derived from the sap and resin of oak trees rather than flower nectar. Honeydew honeys are high in oligosaccharides, known for their prebiotic qualities that aid digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrizzled over fruitcake or Christmas pudding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread on toast or scones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStirred into porridge or yoghurt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed as a natural sweetener in teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporated into baking recipes for added depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧪 What does “Active 20” mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe send this honey to a lab for a \"Total Activity\" test, which measures antimicrobial potency against \u003cem\u003eStaph aureus\u003c\/em\u003e bacteria. An \u003cstrong\u003eActive 20 rating\u003c\/strong\u003e is exceptionally high—comparable to high-grade Manuka honey. The activity is largely due to an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide. Please note: the activity level is highest at testing and naturally declines over time, especially with light and heat exposure. Store in a cool, dark place to help maintain potency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e👤 Producer Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas, a passionate beekeeper in central Greece, works with his father Giorgios and sister Elena. They combine traditional methods with modern practices to ensure bee health and quality honey. The family produces Greek honeys like mountain oak, red fir, vanilla fir, wild thyme, pine, and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧊 How to store your honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve its natural potency, store the honey in a cool, dark place. Light and heat degrade the enzymes that contribute to antibacterial activity. Keeping it away from light and high temperatures helps maintain its flavour, texture, and active properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍯 Why Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw honey comes from the hive to the jar with minimal interference. Most supermarket honey is processed to look attractive—drained of pollen, heated, and blended. Raw honey varies from batch to batch because it’s not factory-processed or heated. It changes with season, climate, and bee forage. We update this fact sheet based on the current batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌀 Crystallisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw honey crystallises naturally (so we cannot accept returns on crystallised honey). We indicate on the site whether the honey is runny or crystallised, but this may change. If you want runny honey and it has crystallised, it's easy to return it to runny. Check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ahoju59qfpY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRunny Honey Guide\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Honey#Phase_transitions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more on crystallisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏪 About Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt The Raw Honey Shop, we believe honey should be RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural. Since 2008, we've introduced customers to pure, all-natural honey. Our catalogue includes over 30 raw and organic varieties. Thank you for visiting. We look forward to sharing a world of raw, pure, and truly wonderful honey—the way the bees intended it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📸 Representative Photo Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003eProduct photo is representative. The colour and texture of raw honey may vary by season and crystallisation level. Please check the product title and description for accurate contents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":45547483169003,"sku":"TH5\/1kg","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"490g","offer_id":45547483201771,"sku":"TH5\/490g","price":17.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0175\/0288\/files\/NEW_LABEL_Thomas_Mountain_Oak_1kg_no_BB_date_1.png?v=1782920538"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.therawhoneyshop.com\/en-es\/collections\/antibacterial-honeys-the-winter-catalogue-2025.oembed","provider":"The Raw Honey Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}