Common Questions

Does Capilano Honey contain added sugar?

No. Capilano Honey does not contain added sugars, such as cane sugar, rice syrup, sugar beet syrup, corn syrup or any other sweetening additives...

Does Capilano heat treat honey?

No. We do not actively heat treat honey...

Does honey have a use by date?

Whether your honey will have an expiry or best before date printed on the pack will depend on where you are located and the type of honey...

Does the Capilano brand contain imported honey?

No. Capilano-branded products do not contain any international honey...

How can honey be organic?

Organic beekeeping is very difficult and takes great skill on the part of the beekeeper to maintain hive strength with only organic measures...

Are there antibiotics in Capilano Honey?

We have a range of processes to ensure quality conditions of all of our beekeepers and their plants including regular site inspections...

Why has my honey gone all lumpy and full of ‘sugar’?

Candying or crystallisation of honey is a natural process relating to the characteristics of individual honeys...

Can honey be fed to babies?

It is recommended to avoid giving honey to infants under the age of 12 months due to a very small risk of the child contracting Infant Botulism...

Is Capilano Honey pasteurised?

No. Capilano honey is not pasteurised. We do not hold our honey at high temperatures. Only minimal handling and warming is used when packaging our premium Australian honey...