Raw vs. Processed Honey: Alin ang Mas Maganda? (Which is Better?)

When you're choosing honey, one of the most significant distinctions you'll encounter is between raw and processed honey. Kapag pumipili ka ng pulot-pukyutan, ang isa sa pinakamahalagang pagkakaiba na iyong makikita ay sa pagitan ng hilaw at naprosesong pulot-pukyutan. Here's a breakdown:

  • Raw Honey:
    • Think of it as straight from the beehive [1]. Isipin ito bilang diretso mula sa bahay ng bubuyog.
    • Generally only strained, not finely filtered [2]. Karaniwang sinasala lamang, hindi pinong sinala.
    • Not heated significantly above hive temperature [2]. Hindi pinapainit nang malaki sa itaas ng temperatura ng bahay-pukyutan.
    • Helps retain natural components like pollen, enzymes, and antioxidants [2]. Tumutulong na mapanatili ang natural na mga sangkap tulad ng pollen, mga enzyme, at antioxidants.
    • Often looks cloudy or opaque [2]. Madalas na mukhang malabo o hindi gaanong malinaw.
    • Tends to crystallize more readily [2]. Madaling magkristal.
  • Processed/Regular/Pasteurized Honey:
    • Most supermarket honey undergoes processing [3]. Karamihan sa pulot-pukyutan sa supermarket ay sumasailalim sa pagproseso.
    • Usually involves pasteurization (heating to high temperatures) [2]. Karaniwang kinabibilangan ng pasteurization (pagpapainit sa mataas na temperatura).
    • Followed by rapid cooling [2]. Sinusundan ng mabilisang pagpapalamig.
    • Often finely filtered or even ultrafiltered [4]. Madalas na pinong sinala o kahit ultrafiltered.
    • Kills naturally occurring yeast cells [2]. Pinapatay ang natural na mga selula ng yeast.
    • Slows down the natural process of crystallization [2]. Pinapabagal ang natural na proseso ng crystallization.
    • Creates a smoother, clearer, more uniform appearance [2]. Lumilikha ng mas makinis, mas malinaw, mas pare-parehong hitsura.
    • May reduce or destroy natural nutritional and health-promoting properties [2]. Maaaring mabawasan o masira ang natural na nutritional at mga katangiang nagtataguyod ng kalusugan.
    • Some may contain undeclared added sugars or sweeteners [3]. Ang ilan ay maaaring maglaman ng hindi deklaradong idinagdag na mga asukal o mga pampatamis.

References:

  1. 4 Types of Honey - Pure, Raw, Wild, Natural, https://naturesfarm.com/blogs/articles/4-types-of-honey
  2. Raw honey vs. regular honey: Benefits, risks, and uses - Medical News Today, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324966
  3. Raw honey vs regular: Is There a Difference? - Healthline, https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/raw-honey-vs-regular
  4. Quality standards for honey | NatuReplica, https://www.natureplica.com/2014/05/26/uncategorized/quality-standards-for-honey/


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