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Apr 17, 2026 - 10:35 AM
No, there is no organic certification for U.S. honey. Bees fly 2 to 5 miles to collect nectar, so they naturally interact with the surrounding landscape. Because of that, trace residues can occasionally be detected in honey anywhere in the world, though the levels are typically extremely small. This is exactly why there is no USDA organic certification for honey produced in the U.S. It's simply too difficult to prove.
That means every "organic" honey sold in the U.S. is imported. And the standards vary wildly...we've seen countries whose "organic" classification would be considered conventional elsewhere. We don't use pesticides in our production process, and we actively support efforts to reduce pesticide use in agriculture.
Yes, our honey will crystallize. Crystallization is actually a sign of quality! All raw honey will eventually crystallize because it is a supersaturated sugar solution. Over time, glucose naturally separates and forms crystals. How quickly depends on the varietal and temperature. If a honey claims to be raw but stays perfectly liquid for months or years, that is a red flag. “Raw honey” that never crystallizes has almost certainly been overheated or ultra-filtered. And since there is no FDA standard of identity for "raw," any brand can put it on a label regardless of how the honey was actually processed.
At Crystal's, crystallization is proof that our honey is exactly what we say it is. To reliquify, simply place your jar in warm water under 100°F.
