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Wild nature, millions of flowers and clean Scandinavian environment create a perfect combination to produce delicious and pure honey and propolis.
For beehives we use wooden materials to keep the farm 100 % natural.
We are the first and only Demeter certified biodynamic honey producer in Finland.
Hikiän Biodynamic Honey
Our honey is guaranteed non-processed, unheated, unpasteurized and free from all impurities, pesticides and GMO. This is why honey retains all the important vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes.
We carefully harvest the honey by hand and before bottling the only process it goes through is resting.
Hikiän Biodynamic Honey has exceptionally low HMF level, 3,3 mg/kg. Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) level ranges from 0 to 40 mg/kg. According to Finland’s Beekeeping Association 15 mg/kg is considered as good quality. Maximum allowable level is 40 mg/kg.
Lower the HMF level is more enzyme activity and healing power can be expected. This also means that there is less processing such as refining, filtering, heating and treating.
Some remarkable numbers of biodynamic honey
- Moisture 17,4 % (very good)
- Enzymes 118,3 mg (minimum has to be 35, the higher the better)
- Conductivity micro S/cm 198 (requirement between 100–400)
Globally Awarded
- Winner of Outstanding Natural Organic Product Award in NOPA Hong Kong 2017
- Winner of Gulfood Innovation Awards 2018 Best Health and Wellness Product
HMF is a break-down product of fructose. It forms slowly during storage and very quickly when honey is heated. Fresh natural honey can have varying levels of HMF. In the hive honey would normally be below 1 mg/kg but levels soon start to rise with temperatures above 20°C. It is usual for HMF to be below 10 mg/kg in fresh extracted honey. Levels higher than this may indicate excessive heating during the extraction process or packaging process.
Hikiän Propolis
You may wonder what propolis is. The word comes from Greek language “pro polis”, meaning to protect the city.
It is quite accurate, because the bees use propolis as glue, a general-purpose sealer to cover minor cracks in the hive and protect and sterilize their living environment from any bacteria. This is how they stay safe from diseases also over the winter.
Hikiän Propolis is a pure superpower from Finnish nature. It is a natural product derived from plant resins. Our bees collect tree sap mainly from pines and spruces and mix it with their saliva and enzymes to create propolis.
Enriched in flavonoids, phenol acids and terpene derivatives propolis is used for its antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chemical compound of propolis is quite complicated. The contents depend on the sap collecting location, time and plant sources. Yet over 300 compounds have been identified including:
- Amino acids
- Coumarins
- Phenolic aldehydes
- Polyphenols
- Sesquiterpene quinines
- Steroids
Hikiän Propolis is known for its ability to kill bacteria. It is commonly used to treat flu and sore throat. However, you may also use it on to your skin. Many people have found Hikiän Propolis useful for acne, eczema and skin burns.
Raw propolis comprises roughly
How to use Propolis?
You may mix it into a glass of water by adding 10–30 drops of propolis extract. Some like to use it as it is and take 1 to 2 drops directly into their mouth or throat. We recommend water mix for the milder taste.
You may also use it externally on a damaged skin. Just put 1–15 drops on your skin and rub gently. Avoid water contact on that surface at least for a few hours.
Imporant to note
If you are allergic to pollen or other bee products it is not recommended to use propolis. It is not recommended to use it over any traditional medicines or as a self-treatment or self-diagnose.
Please consult your physician if you have any existing health issues.
