Read the jar, not just the promise.

Separate the facts from the presentation.

Record the ingredients, labeled net weight, supplier and origin information. A bee illustration, rustic jar or floral photograph does not establish where or how the honey was produced.

Ask what a claim means.

Raw, organic, local and floral-source descriptions need product-specific support. Do not assume those claims apply to every jar offered by a seller.

Compare net weight consistently.

Use grams against grams or kilograms against kilograms. A fluid-ounce volume and an ounce of net weight are not interchangeable measurements.

Keep a useful record.

Save the actual product name, jar size, price and supplier information when comparing or reordering. Ask for the final delivery and order terms before committing.

Source: Utah State University Extension: storing sugars and honey. Reviewed October 21, 2026.