I’ve always been curious: what does the white foam on the surface of honey bought from beekeepers or intermediaries mean? After some time, white foam may appear on the honey in the jar. Is this a sign of low quality, immaturity, or diluted honey, or is it something else?

Honey is essentially a sugar solution in water produced by honey bees and some other insects, such as wasps. The white foam or frost that forms on honey is natural glucose. It can form more quickly or slowly depending on the natural glucose and fructose content. White foam indicates that the honey is raw and hasn’t been heat-treated before being jarred.

This white foam forms naturally and contains a lot of natural pollen, which is very beneficial for health. The taste of such honey foam is also unique — it’s reminiscent of candy, but much tastier and healthier.

If white foam appears on the surface of the honey, it means you’re lucky: your honey is natural, raw, and high-quality, without heat treatment before packaging. It can be safely and enjoyably consumed.