Most of the processed, pasteurized honey is warmed/heated to reduce the moisture content of the honey, but studies have suggested that overheating the honey causes breakdown of natural sugar to 5-Hydroxy Methyl Furfural (HMF), which makes the honey unfit for human consumption.

Studies have also indicated that heating depletes natural pure honey of a portion of its characteristic vitamins, phytonutrients, catalysts, and other dietary components, thus making it unhealthy for consumption. The other reason for heating honey is that it does not get crystallised and there is a misconception amongst the general public that crystallised honey is adulterated or sugar is added, which is false. So crystallisation is a natural process of the honey.

Madhuvan’s™ Raw Honey is at risk of fermentation since it has not been pasteurized (i.e., heated).  Madhuvan’s™ raw honey has not been pasteurized so it contains live naturally occurring yeast. Under certain natural phenomena, the yeast will grow leading to fermentation of some of the sugars, making more yeast, acetic acid, etc., all of which change the flavour of your honey over time.

We at Madhuvan™ recommend that the consumers store their honey in a cool place, and to only store at room temperature if they will consume it within 3 months or otherwise to refrigerate it. The honey presently in-use should be stored at room temperature. Please check your honey, and if it has crystallized or has developed white feathery patterns, as it starts to ferment, the honey should henceforth be refrigerated to stop the fermentation.

Please be noted that the honey is still good to consume, but if fermentation is allowed to continue, it will change the taste of honey.

This naturally occurring yeast cannot grow at temperatures below 50 degrees Celsius.

***Please note, that’s why honey should not be taken with hot beverages, viz., tea, coffee, hot water, etc.

Our bee wax diyas are made from organic bees’ wax, and no bees are harmed or rendered homeless during this process. This extraction is organically harvested during procurement of honey. 

The purity and authenticity of bees wax can be ascertained by the shrinkage of bees wax after heating. Pure and natural bees wax shrinks after heating and that is one of its properties.

Bee wax benefits are immense with: 

• Its spectrum being similar to the mighty Surya (The Sun).
• Bee wax purifies the air by emitting beneficial ions.
• Our Divine दीप Bee Wax Diyas burn longer without any smoke or soot.
• Bee wax being a renewable resource is hypoallergenic and it neutralizes pollutants.
• Bee wax helps in spiritual healing, improves sleep pattern, and is a stress buster and a mind relaxer.

How to identify Natural Bees Wax: 

• Madhuvan Divine दीप Bees Wax is a hydrophobic, repels water and/or is water resistant.
• Freshly produced Madhuvan Divine दीप Bees Wax is of a white colour and then turns to colour yellow.
• Madhuvan Divine दीप Bees Wax burns without soot or smoke.
• Madhuvan Divine दीप Bees Wax candle burns longer than traditional wax candles.
• Madhuvan Divine दीप Bees Wax shrinks after cooling.
• Regular Madhuvan Divine दीप Beeswax that is fresh from the hive has a sweet, warm, pleasant smell.
• Under UV-A light, Madhuvan Divine दीप Bees Wax does not glow; whereas paraffin or candle wax glows under the UV-A light.
• Harder the wax, better the wax quality.
• Heating up to 40 degrees Celsius, the Madhuvan Divine दीप Bees Wax does not melt.
• Madhuvan Divine दीप Bees Wax produces a calming golden hue, optimal for meditation and relaxation.
• Madhuvan Divine दीप Bees Wax being hydrophobic, can be used as a moisturizer.