from my notes:
Whole-Comb
This is the bee product straight from the hive. This is the most unprocessed form in which honey comes, being found as large pieces of waxy comb floating in raw honey. The comb itself will contain many unopened honey cells. Raw
This is unheated honey that has been removed from the comb. It may contain bits of wax, insect parts and other small detritus. Filtered
This is raw honey that has been warmed slightly to make it more easy to filter out small particles and impurities. Other than being somewhat cleaner than raw honey it is essentially the same. Most of the trace amounts of nutrients remain intact. Liquid
This is honey that has been heated to higher temperatures to allow for easier filtering and to kill any microorganisms. Usually lighter in color, this form is milder in flavor, resists crystallization and generally clearer. It stores the best of the various forms of honey. Much of the trace amounts of vitamins, however, are lost. Crystallized or Spun
This honey has had some of its moisture content removed to make a creamy, spread. It is the most processed form of honey
Honey comes in a number of flavors. Some examples:
Alfalfa: mild flavor and aroma, excellent table honey
Avocado: amber-colored with caramelized molasses flavor and flowery aftertaste.
Basswood: light colored honey with distinctive bite
Blueberry: Amber-colored, moderate fruity flavor with a delicate aftertaste
Buckwheat: very dark amber color, pungent flavor with sharp, medicinal taste
Clover: light colored, sweet, flowery taste, very mild with spicy cinnamon aroma
Eucalyptus: Light Amber color, sweet aroma and flavor, with herbal undertones
Fireweed: Almost clear colored, mild, spicy flavor with subtle tea-like notes
Orange Blossom: light orange-amber color, sweet, fruity taste reminiscent of orange blossoms.
Sage: very light amber color, thick and viscous with a clover nectar flavor. Slow to crystallize so has long shelf life.
Sourwood: light amber color, sweet, spicy anise aroma and flavor
Tupelo: Amber colored, smooth honey with complex bouquet, and rich herbal, fruity flavor. Like sage is slow to crystallize so has long shelf life.
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