Garlic Honey
Farm-Grown Organic Garlic Meets Wild Mountain Honey – Nothing Else
Our Honey Fermented Garlic is an amazing mixture of raw locally sourced honey and our certified organic garlic grown in the mountains of northern California at Basaltic Farms. Its a perfect mixture of two of natures greatest gifts to humanity. If you have never tried it, I highly recommend you give our honey garlic a taste and see for yourself what all the hype is about.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Honey Garlic
Our honey garlic is a Basaltic Farms specialty, handcrafted from certified organic garlic grown in the Cascade Mountain range and locally sourced raw wildflower honey. Naturally fermented to create a rich, sweet-savory flavor, it’s as versatile in the kitchen as it is valued for its wellness benefits. Whether you’re a home cook looking to elevate your recipes or someone exploring its immune-boosting properties, our honey garlic delivers exceptional taste and quality. Here are the most common questions we receive about making, storing, and enjoying this one-of-a-kind infusion.
About Our Honey Garlic
What makes Basaltic Farms honey garlic unique?
Our honey garlic begins with certified organic garlic grown in the rich soils of the Cascade Mountain range in McArthur, CA, paired with raw wildflower honey locally sourced from bees that forage on wildflowers and Manzanita bushes deep in the forest. Every jar is handcrafted, fermented naturally, and infused with the flavors of our pristine mountain habitat.
Where does the honey in your honey garlic come from?
Our locally sourced honey comes from honeybees that roam wildflower meadows, Manzanita deep in the forest, and native ground covers of the Cascade Mountain foothills.
What does Basaltic Farms honey garlic taste like?
It’s a harmonious balance — the floral sweetness of raw wildflower honey meets the earthy warmth of freshly harvested garlic, mellowed through fermentation into a sweet-savory, umami-rich treat.
Quality, Safety & Fermentation
Is botulism a concern in honey garlic?
Like all honey products although extremely rare botulism can be a concern for infants under 1 years of age and for immunocompromised individuals. Although rare we do not suggest these individuals consume honey or honey garlic out of an abundance of safety. We ensure our honey garlic has a PH below 4.6 which significantly reduces the chances of botulism spores germinating in our honey garlic.
Why do you only use raw honey for fermentation?
Raw honey contains the live enzymes, wild yeasts, and beneficial bacteria necessary for fermentation. Heated or processed honey loses these vital components — which is why we use only unheated, minimally filtered raw honey.
How long will Basaltic Farms honey garlic last?
When stored at room temperature in a sealed jar, our honey garlic maintains peak flavor and quality for 6–9 months, and often improves in taste as it continues to gently ferment. Once opened place in the refrigerator and use a clean utensil each time you remove garlic to avoid introducing any contaminants.
Culinary Inspiration
How can I use honey garlic in my cooking?
Can I use the garlic cloves as well as the honey?
Does honey garlic work in drinks?
Yes — stir a spoonful of the honey into tea, or blend with lemon, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, cayenne pepper and ginger for a soothing, immune-boosting drink during the cold season.
Wellness Benefits & Traditions
What are the Potential health benefits of honey garlic?
Honey fermented garlic combines two naturally beneficial ingredients, and fermentation may enhance their properties. Commonly cited benefits include immune support from garlic’s allicin and honey’s antimicrobial compounds, cardiovascular benefits such as modest reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol, increased antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, and improved gut health from the fermentation process. Fermentation also makes garlic easier to digest compared to eating it raw.
Keep in mind that most research involves isolated compounds at higher doses than you’d get from typical consumption. Honey fermented garlic is a healthy food, not a medicine, and should not replace medical treatment.
Has honey garlic been used traditionally for medicine?
Yes, both honey and garlic have thousands of years of medicinal use across many cultures. Ancient Egyptians used garlic for strength and honey for wound care, as documented in the Ebers Papyrus (circa 1550 BCE). Traditional Chinese medicine used garlic for digestion and respiratory infections. Ayurvedic medicine valued garlic for heart health and honey as a carrier to enhance herbal remedies. Hippocrates prescribed garlic for various ailments, and throughout European folk medicine, honey and garlic were common remedies for colds, sore throats, and winter illness.
The consistency of these uses across unrelated cultures is notable, and many traditional applications align with what modern research has begun to confirm about their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immune-supporting properties.
Can honey garlic be used for pets?
Honey alone has a well-established history of topical use for wound care in animals, and some veterinary products like Manuka honey wound gels are commercially available. Honey’s antibacterial properties and ability to promote moist wound healing make it useful for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns in pets.
However, honey garlic as a topical for pets is not recommended. The primary concern is that animals instinctively lick their wounds, which means any topical application effectively becomes ingested. Since garlic is toxic to dogs and cats, even topical use creates a real risk of oral exposure.
If you’re looking for a natural topical remedy for a pet, plain raw honey without garlic is a safer option, applied with a bandage or cone to prevent licking. Even then, it’s best to consult your veterinarian first, as some wounds require proper medical treatment and using home remedies can delay healing or introduce infection.
👩🌾 Why Choose Our Honey Garlic
At Basaltic Farms, our honey garlic is a reflection of our commitment to exceptional flavor, premium ingredients, and sustainable farming practices. When you choose our organic garlic farm products, you’re getting a handcrafted infusion made from the very best we grow and harvest.
- Born in the Cascade Mountains – Our organic garlic is grown at 3,100 feet in the pristine Cascade Mountain range, then paired with locally sourced raw honey.
- Crafted from the Source – We grow and harvest the garlic ourselves, and our honey comes from bees foraging deep in the mountains.
- Naturally Fermented Flavor – The cloves mellow in raw honey over weeks, developing a sweet, savory, umami-rich flavor unlike anything store-bought.
- Wellness Meets Culinary Art – This time-honored combination offers both gourmet versatility and naturally occurring antioxidants, enzymes, and beneficial compounds.
- Triple-Certified Integrity – Our garlic is CCOF and USDA certified organic, plus Real Organic Project verified, ensuring zero synthetic inputs and complete ingredient transparency.
Note: Our honey garlic is crafted in small batches to preserve quality and flavor. Although our garlic is certified organic it is impossible to control where bees forage and therefore impossible to have certified organic honey
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Health Benefits of Honey Garlic
Our honey garlic combines the immune-supporting properties of fresh, certified organic garlic with the antioxidant-rich sweetness of raw wildflower honey from locally sourced Cascade Mountain hives. Naturally fermented, this powerhouse blend has been valued for centuries in traditional wellness practices and continues to be appreciated today for its potential health benefits. The health benefits of garlic are well-documented across cultures, and pairing it with raw honey creates a flavorful, nutrient-dense food that supports both taste and wellness.
- Natural Allicin Content – Fresh garlic provides allicin, the sulfur compound linked to many of its traditional health benefits
- Heart-Healthy Blend – Garlic may help support cardiovascular wellness, while honey offers natural antioxidants
- Immune Support – The combination of garlic’s antibacterial properties and honey’s soothing qualities creates a time-honored wellness food
- Traditional Healing Food – Enjoyed for centuries in folk medicine as a tonic for vitality and recovery
- Nutrient-Rich – Contains selenium, manganese, vitamin C, and phytonutrients from both garlic and honey
Note: The FDA has not evaluated these statements. Honey garlic is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Nutrition Facts
Exact nutrition varies depending on the honey-to-garlic ratio and fermentation duration, but here is an approximate breakdown per tablespoon serving (about 15g of honey with one to two cloves)
Notable micronutrients include manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and selenium from the garlic, along with small amounts of iron, calcium, and potassium. Honey contributes trace amounts of B vitamins and various minerals, though quantities are small per serving.
Basic Nutrition
- Calories: 45-65
- Carbs: 12-17g
- Sugars: 12-17g
- Fiber: trace
- Protein: less than 1g
- Fat: negligible
Vitamins
- Vitamin A: 0.27 IU
- Vitamin B1: 0.006 mg
- Vitamin B2: 0.009 mg
- Vitamin B3: 0.039 mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.049 mg
- Folate: About 0.4 µg
- Vitamin C: 1.248 mg
- Vitamin E: 0.003 mg
- Vitamin K: 0.05 µg
- Choline: About 0.8 -1.0 mg
Keep in mind that fermentation changes nutrient profiles over time. These values are approximate and will vary. Some B vitamins may increase while vitamin C tends to decrease. These values should be treated as estimates rather than precise figures.
Minerals
- Calcium: 7.24 mg
- Iron: 0.1 – 0.11mg
- Magnesium: About 1.0 – 1.5 mg
- Phosphorus: 6.12 mg
- Potassium: 18 – 20 mg
- Zinc: 0.06 – 0.07 mg
- Copper: 0.012 mg
- Manganese: 0.067 mg
- Selenium: 0.568 µg
Special Compounds
- Allicin-derived compounds: About 6–12 mg equivalent
- Carotene: 0.20 µg
- Glycemic Index: 50 – 65
Values are approximate
