What Is Creamed Honey?

Liquid honey is clear and pourable. Crystallised honey has turned hard and grainy in the cupboard.^[1]

Creamed honey sits between the two. It is honey that has been guided to set with very fine sugar crystals instead of large, gritty ones.^[1]

Creamed honey has no added ingredients. It is not whipped with cream or butter, despite the name.^[3]

Creamed honey is made one of two ways. Small producers stir a little finely crystallised "seed" honey into liquid honey, then leave it to set in a cool spot for a few days.^{[1, 5]}

Larger producers gently warm the honey first, cool it to a set temperature, then add seed crystals and stir slowly until it sets. Either way, the fine, even crystals are what make the texture smooth and the colour pale.^[1]

Live More You Creamed Honey at a Glance

Quick Comparison - Cost Per Serve

Live More You Creamed Honey comes in a 340g jar with 68 servings. The table below shows cost and key facts at a glance.

*Based on RRP $18.95 for 340g, at 68 serves of 5g (1 tbsp) each, as listed on the product label. Price may change - check the current price at Mr Vitamins. Honey sold in Australia is regulated under FSANZ Standard 2.8.2.^[6]

Nutrition Information Panel

This is the nutrition information printed on the jar label, per serve and per 100g.

Source: product label, Live More You Creamed Honey 340g. Carbohydrate is entirely from naturally occurring sugars, with no added sugar.

What Is Actually in Live More You Creamed Honey?

The ingredient list has one item: 100% Australian honey. There is no cream, dairy, added sugar or filler.^{[1, 3]}

Honey is mostly natural sugar, but it carries other things like small amounts of enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and polyphenols alongside the glucose and fructose.^{[7, 8]}

What is genuinely in a jar of honey

How Creamed Honey Is Made

Not all creamed honey is made the same way. The method used affects both texture and how much natural character survives.

The original method was developed by Cornell University scientist Elton J. Dyce in the early 1930s, and it still forms the basis of most production today.^[1] Dyce's method gently pasteurised honey, then seeded and stirred it at a cool, steady temperature until it set, usually within two to three days.^[1]

Creamed Honey vs Liquid Honey

Creamed honey and liquid honey start out exactly the same. Both are made from pure honey collected by bees, and both contain the same natural sugars, enzymes, antioxidants and trace nutrients.^{[1, 3]}

The difference is not nutrition. It is texture. Liquid honey stays pourable until it naturally crystallises over time. Creamed honey uses a controlled crystallisation process to create millions of tiny crystals, producing a smooth, spreadable consistency instead of large, gritty crystals.^[1]

Which Type Should You Choose?

Choose creamed honey if you:

• Want a smooth, no-drip spread for toast or crumpets
• Prefer honey that stays soft and easy to use
• Dislike hard or gritty crystals forming in the jar
• Use honey regularly as a breakfast spread

Choose liquid honey if you:

• Frequently drizzle honey over food
• Make marinades, sauces or salad dressings
• Prefer a traditional pourable texture
• Use honey mainly in drinks and cooking

For many households, the choice comes down to how honey is used most often. Creamed honey excels as a spread, while liquid honey remains the better option when pouring is important.

Benefits of Creamed Honey

Creamed honey has the same nutrition as the liquid honey it is made from. The benefits below come from honey in general, and they apply only when honey is eaten in moderation.^{[10, 15]}

1. A quick, natural source of energy

Honey's sugars are already in simple form, unlike table sugar, so the body can absorb them quickly.^{[4, 9]} It is still a concentrated source of kilojoules, so use it in sensible amounts.^[10]

2. Naturally occurring antioxidants

Honey contains plant compounds called flavonoids and phenolic acids, which act as antioxidants in the body.^{[7, 9]} A review of honey's antioxidant content found these compounds work together to help reduce oxidative stress, a process linked to several chronic diseases.^[7]

3. A texture built for spreading and mixing

Creamed honey holds its shape, so it spreads like a soft butter instead of running off a spoon. This makes it easier to portion and less messy than liquid honey on toast or stirred into yoghurt.

4. A traditional remedy for soothing a cough

Honey is a well-known home remedy for cough, and there is reasonable evidence for children over 12 months. A 2018 Cochrane review of three trials in 568 children found honey reduced cough frequency better than no treatment or placebo, though it was no better than the medicine dextromethorphan.^[16]

The trials were small and mostly measured just one night of use, so the evidence is promising but not strong.^[16]

5. Naturally long shelf life

Honey's low moisture and natural acidity stop most spoilage bacteria from growing.^[3] Creamed honey shares this shelf life and does not need refrigeration if kept sealed.^{[1, 3]}

Creamed Honey vs Liquid Honey: What Is the Real Difference?

Creamed and liquid honey have the same nutrition. The only real difference is texture and how the honey behaves in the jar.^{[1, 3]}

What the Research Says About Honey

There is little research specific to creamed honey, since creaming only changes texture. Studies on honey in general apply equally to creamed and liquid forms.

Safety, Storage and Who Should Be Careful

Creamed honey is well tolerated by most people. A few safety points matter, especially for babies.

Is honey safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Yes. The infant botulism risk is about a baby's own immature gut after birth, and it is not passed through breast milk.^[20] Speak with your GP or midwife if you have specific concerns about your diet.

Honey is still a sugar

Honey is roughly 80% sugar by weight, so it is a concentrated source of kilojoules despite its trace antioxidants and minerals.^{[4, 9]} The World Health Organization recommends free sugars, including honey, make up no more than 10% of daily energy intake.^[10]

If you are managing diabetes or watching your sugar intake, treat honey the same as any other added sugar. Speak with your GP or dietitian about how it fits your diet.

People who should check with a health professional first

• Infants under 12 months - never give honey in any form, due to the risk of infant botulism.^{[17, 18]}
• People with diabetes - honey affects blood glucose and should be counted in your overall plan.^{[9, 10]}
• People allergic to bee products or pollen - honey can occasionally trigger a reaction.
• People on a medically supervised low-sugar diet - check with your doctor or dietitian first.

How to store creamed honey

Keep the jar sealed and store it below 30°C in a dry, cool place, as stated on the product label. Avoid the fridge, since cold can speed up unwanted coarse crystallisation.^{[1, 3]}

Use a clean, dry spoon every time, and do not use the jar if the seal is broken. Moisture in the jar can encourage fermentation over time.

How to Use Live More You Creamed Honey

Creamed honey works as a 1:1 swap for liquid honey in almost any recipe. It will not pour, so it suits spreading and stirring better than drizzling.

The World Health Organization suggests keeping free sugars, including honey, under 10% of daily energy intake.^[10] Use creamed honey as part of a varied diet, not as a health food on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions