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- Shiloh Farms - Raw Alfalfa Honey - 17 oz. (480g) Shiloh Farms Raw Alfalfa Honey are delicious. It takes a lot of time and effort to produce SHILOH FARMS Raw Alfalfa Honey, but most of it isn't on our part. Thank the honey bee, one of the hardest working little creatures there is. Honey bees travel a distance equivalent to three times around the Earth to fill a single jar, tapping over 2 million flowers along the way. At Shiloh Farms, we respect this fantastic process and work to preserve the natural qualities inherent in our Raw Alfalfa Honey by leaving it unfiltered, unheated, and unpasteurized. This is honey straight from the hive – wholesome sweetness as nature intended. SHILOH FARMS Raw Alfalfa Honey has a mild, pleasant flavor that makes it an ideal everyday honey. Spread it, blend it, or use it as a sweetener in any recipe – one ingredient, a multitude of possibilities! What is Raw Honey? Raw honey is honey that is extracted directly from the honeycomb and processed naturally - without filtering, heating, or pasteurization. This ensures that the live enzymes that exist in the comb remain intact and unaffected. In addition to these enzymes, raw honey contains a variety of minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. Its flavonoids and phenolic acids act as antioxidants, scavenging and eliminating free radicals. Because of its many healthful properties, SHILOH FARMS Raw Alfalfa Honey is one of the best choices among sweeteners. Popularly used in place of sugar for baking, honey can also be used to emulsify sauces, provide moisture to baked goods, and balance other flavors in a dish. Due to its natural preservative qualities, honey even helps to keep baked goods fresher longer! 10 Good Reasons to Go Organic: Organic products meet stringent standards - Organic certification is the public’s assurance that products have been grown and handled according to strict procedures without persistent toxic chemical inputs. Organic food tastes great! - It’s common sense – well-balanced soils produce strong, healthy plants that become nourishing food for people and animals. Organic production reduces health risks - Many EPA-approved pesticides were registered long before extensive research linked these chemicals to cancer and other diseases. Organic agriculture is one way to prevent any more of these chemicals from getting into the air, earth and water that sustain us. Organic farms respect our water resources - The elimination of polluting chemicals and nitrogen leaching, done in combination with soil building, protects and conserves water resources. Organic farmers build healthy soil - Soil is the foundation of the food chain. The primary focus of organic farming is to use practices that build healthy soils. Organic farmers work in harmony with nature - Organic agricultural respects the balance demanded of a healthy ecosystem: wildlife is encouraged by including forage crops in rotation and by retaining fence rows, wetlands, and other natural areas. Organic producers are leaders in innovative research - Organic farmers have led the way, largely at their own expense, with innovative on-farm research aimed at reducing pesticide use and minimizing agriculture’s impact on the environment. Organic producers strive to preserve diversity - The loss of a large variety of species (biodiversity) is one of the most pressing environmental concerns. The good news is that many organic farmers and gardeners have been collecting and preserving seeds, and growing unusual varieties for decades. Organic farming helps keep rural communities healthy - USDA reported that in 1997, half of U.S. farm production came from only 2% of farms. Organic agriculture can be a lifeline for small farms because it offers an alternative market where sellers can command fair prices for crops. Organic abundance – Foods and non-foods alike! - Now every food category has an organic alternative. And non-food agricultural products are being grown organically – even cotton, which most ex
- UPC # 047593622325
- Size/Form 17 oz.
Suggested Use: Baking Tips: 1. Honey has higher sweetening power than sugar, meaning less is required achieve the same level of sweetness. We suggest substituting 1/2 cup honey for every 1 cup granulated sugar called for in a recipe. 2. Reduce any liquid called for by 1/4 cup for each cup of honey used. 3. Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for each cup of honey used. 4. To prevent over-browning, reduce oven temperature by 25°F. INGREDIENTS Shiloh Farms - Raw Alfalfa Honey - 17 oz. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 Tbsp (21g) Servings Per Container: About 22 Amount Per Serving %DV Calories 64 Calories from fat 0 Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrates 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 16g Protein 0g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 0% *Daily Value Not Established. †Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Other Ingredients: Raw Alfalfa Honey (may contain trace amounts of Clover and Sunflower)
