Natural Honey
عسل گون
2,037,000 Toman
≈ $22.6 USD
Organic and natural range
Raw, Unheated Persian Honey from Selected Beekeepers
Zaal Market Persian honey comes from beekeepers who follow the strict standards of Iranian export honey. The honey is raw and is not pasteurized at high heat, so its enzymes, the scent of wild flowers and the pollen it contains stay intact. The flavors range from mild mountain Astragalus honey to thick, amber Sidr honey from the south.
Guide to buying Persian honey
Honey is made by bees from the nectar of plants in natural pastures. Two problems are common in the honey market: honey from bees fed with sugar syrup, and honey that is overheated to stop it from crystallizing. High heat destroys valuable enzymes such as diastase and invertase. Zaal Market buys its Persian honey from trusted suppliers with experience exporting pure Iranian honey, and sells it completely raw and unheated. Zaal Market does not have its own apiaries.
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Zaal honey varieties
| Honey | Plants and region | Color and texture | Taste and aroma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astragalus (gon) | Astragalus mountain pastures of Iran | Light golden and clear | Very mild, liked by everyone |
| Sidr (konar) | Sidr (konar) forests of the south | Dark amber | Strong Sidr blossom aroma, thick |
| Wildflower (chehel giah) | Mixed foothill pastures | Warm amber, slightly reddish | Complex, deep herbal taste |
- Astragalus honey: Raw Astragalus mountain honey is one of the best-loved honeys of the Iranian plateau. Its mild taste suits people who do not like a sharp sweetness, and it is pleasant for sweetening herbal teas and everyday tea.
- Sidr honey: Persian Sidr honey has a dark amber color and the strong scent of Sidr blossoms. It is one of the most popular Iranian export honeys in the Persian Gulf countries.
- Wildflower honey: Persian wildflower honey comes from bees foraging on dozens of wild and medicinal mountain flowers, and shows the variety of Iran's pastures in every spoonful.
How to recognize real honey
- Crystallization is a good sign: Raw honey crystallizes in the cold. This is not spoilage; it shows the honey has not been heated. Industrial heated honey does not crystallize.
- Cold water test: A spoonful of natural honey dropped into a glass of cold water sinks to the bottom in one piece and does not dissolve quickly unless you stir hard.
- Aftertaste: After swallowing real honey, its floral aroma stays at the back of the throat for a few seconds, without a burning, artificial sweetness.
Safety and storage
- Not for babies: Never give any honey to children under one year old, because of the risk of infant botulism.
- Storage: Do not keep honey in the fridge. The best place is a dry, dark cupboard at room temperature (18–24 °C). Close the lid tightly after each use and use a dry, non-metal spoon. To make crystallized honey liquid again, put the jar in lukewarm water below 40 °C.
Buyers abroad can send an inquiry through our international order page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zaal Market honey heated or pasteurized?
No. Zaal honey is completely raw and unheated, so its active enzymes such as diastase and its pollen compounds are kept and no heat damage occurs.
Why does natural honey turn cloudy or crystallize in the cold?
Crystallization is a natural process in raw, unheated honey. To make it liquid again, put the jar in lukewarm water below 40 °C.
Does Zaal Market have its own apiary?
No. Zaal Market buys its honey from professional, experienced beekeepers who supply export-grade honey.
Why should honey not be given to children under one?
Natural raw honey may contain bacterial spores and a baby's digestive system is not yet mature, so honey must not be given before the age of one because of the risk of botulism.