Unlike dairy products, pasteurizing honey isn't about food safety, as natural honey is one of the safest food products you can eat. Instead, pasteurization is mainly done to slow down the natural process of crystallization, or when liquid honey starts to turn stiff and crunchy over time.

Which is better pasteurized or unpasteurized honey?

Because pasteurization exposes the honey to high temperatures, it may destroy or remove honey's natural properties. This means that raw honey may offer more powerful health benefits, in terms of healing wounds and fighting infections, than regular honey. Many studies have found that raw honey has health benefits.

Is unpasteurized honey safe?

Honey manufacturers will usually pass raw honey through a filter to remove as many impurities as possible, but some generally remain. It is still safe to eat. Unlike raw honey, regular honey undergoes a pasteurization process.