Jamun Honey

Jamun Honey / Bitter honey

Some people confuse Jamun honey with jamun-infused or flavored honey, but that’s not the case. This is 100% natural honey, harvested by honey hunters, with the primary nectar source being Jamun flowers (Syzygium Cumini). Honeybees travel around 2 km to collect this nectar. According to FSSAI, if 50% of the nectar comes from one type of flower, the honey can be attributed to that source—hence the name Jamun honey. This type of honey is mono-floral, or single-flower honey, which can be confirmed through microscopic pollen analysis.

Characteristic features of Jamun honey

Bharat’s Jamun Honey is nothing like the regular honey you’ll find on store shelves. It has a naturally turbid appearance due to its high pollen content, which comes from our squeezed extraction method. Since pollen is lighter than honey, it gradually rises to the top, forming a distinct layer over time—clear evidence of its authenticity and purity. If stored for long, you’ll notice this layer getting thicker.

Taste of wild Jamun honey

The taste and aroma are truly unique, less sweet and slightly bitter, with a characteristic fragrance that comes from the pollen present in it. This honey is as natural as it gets!

The color

The color of Bharat’s Jamun Honey is a deep amber that becomes even darker with age. This natural darkening occurs because the carbohydrates in the honey react with proteins found in pollen, especially in warm conditions.

consistency

Jamun Honey is thinner and more runny compared to other types of honey. This natural consistency is due to the humid environment and proximity to water bodies in the collection areas.

If honey is exposed to a humid atmosphere, it may develop a slightly sour taste due to mild fermentation. That’s why we always recommend storing honey in a cool, dry place to maintain its quality and rich flavor.

How jamun honey is procured ? Why Wild & why not Apiary ?

Apis Dorsata, also known as the rock bee, thrives on Jamun flowers, which is why Bharat Honey prefers wild honey over apiary Jamun honey. With nearly four decades of experience in procuring wild honey, Bharat Honey has built a strong network of honey hunters in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand.

We collect honey directly from these experienced honey hunters, clean the raw honeycombs of larvae and excess pollen, and carefully squeeze them to extract pure honey. For those seeking an even more authentic experience, we also offer comb honey—unprocessed honeycombs, left untouched for you to enjoy in their natural form.

How to confirm authenticity?

LCHRMS test in German Lab

Bharat’s Jamun Honey undergoes the most advanced and expensive testing available—LCHRMS (Liquid Chromatography High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry) at Intertek Germany. This rigorous test is performed to ensure 100% purity before it reaches our consumers. Compared to the NMR test, LCHRMS is even more thorough and is considered the gold standard for testing wild honey, effectively ruling out any trace of adulteration.

Pollen test:​

For making sure the variety of honey. Microscopic pollen test is required that is done in CBRTI Pune. In this test, bee pollen is counted using a microscope. More than 45% of bee pollen of Syzygium Cumini confirms the authenticity. Bharat’s Jamun raw honey may have more than 70% of Jamun nectar and pollen.​ Hence It is the best jamun honey you can get in India.

Organoleptic properties.

​Jamun Honey has unique organoleptic properties, with an aroma and aftertaste that are truly distinctive. These qualities cannot be artificially replicated, making the organoleptic test crucial for confirming authenticity. Experience the genuine taste of Jamun flowers with Bharat’s Jamun Honey—pure, natural, and unlike any other.

For complete guidance on checking the purity of honey refer to my blog How to check Purity of honey.

About Jamun flowers:

​Jamun tree has small white fragrant flowers. They are present in clusters at the tip of the stem. Jamun flowers are rich in nectar and pollen.

In addition, we have a good flowering season in northern India during the month of May and June. In these months most of the other flowers have ceased to bloom.​

The long flowering season and richness of nectar in flowers is a treat for honey bees.​ They suck as much nectar as the Jamun flowers offer to prepare Jamun pure honey.

About the Jamun tree?​

Jamun, jambul or Syzygium Cumini tree is a 50-100 feet tall evergreen tropical tree that is native to the Indian subcontinent. Many hybrid varieties are taller. ​

By discovering Jamun fruit’s benefits for diabetic patients, Doctors are advising Jamun fruits for diabetic patients. Jamun fruit is sweet, acrid, and sour in taste. Jamun fruit is also suitable for diarrhoea symptoms. It is also astringent and diuretics.​

Even the seeds are extensively used in the preparation of many anti-diabetic herbal medicines. The leaves are oblong and have a turpentine smell. They are used in the manufacturing of soaps. Wood is water & termite resistant. The bark has 8-19% tannin hence used in dye industries.​

As a result, there is a difference between Jamun honey vs Normal honey.

Jamun Honey Benefits: ​

It has antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and many essential micronutrients which are extremely healthy for our body.​ Here is the list of Jamun honey health benefits:

1. Routine use of raw honey is part of your healthy lifestyle.
2. It rejuvenates the whole body. It is good for the skin and can be used to relieve cough. Its antioxidants prevent many diseases
3. Relieve cough cold and sore throat.
4. It calms your mind and has a sedative effect. It will give you sound sleep.
5. Helpful in the treatment of allergies.
6. It has antifungal and antibacterial properties. It also helps heal skin infections.
7. For burns, raw honey is better than any antiseptics. ( proven scientifically)
8. Good for teeth and gums. (the only sweet which prevents cavities- because it is acidic and has an antibacterial effect)
9. Improves the digestive system. Unlike other sweets which harm the stomach lining. Raw honey soothes the stomach lining and improves digestion.
10. Honey for weight loss: Raw honey is famous for its positive effects on weight loss. Raw honey not only suppresses hunger. It also gives you instant energy when you are dieting.
11. Raw honey can prevent cancer because of the presence of antioxidants.

Honey for diabetics | Can Diabetic patients use Jamun honey?

A holistic medicine practitioner advises Jamun fruit and its seeds for diabetic patients. Jamun fruit’s benefits for diabetes are well known.

There are studies that have proven that even Raw Jamun honey for diabetes has a low glycemic index and can lower the fasting “serum glucose” and increase fasting ‘c’ peptides.

Making it a recommended food for type ‘2’ diabetes mellitus. In other words, It is a sweet blessing for diabetic patients.​

Bharat’s Jamun honey is raw. hence diabetic patients can use it in small quantities with the doctor’s advice. Buy the best Jamun honey online.

How to use: Jamun honey uses

Bharat’s best Jamun honey is the best replacement for white sugar for diabetic people. However, seek advice from a doctor before consuming. ​

1. Sweeten the tea with natural Jamun honey
2. Take a spoon after each meal
3. Mix one spoon in a glass of water and drink whenever you need energy
4. If doctors allow you to eat 2spoon of sugar, then you can eat up to 6 spoons of Jamun honey. Routine consumption of it can help prevent body complications like weakness and pains.
5. Mix honey with powders of cinnamon, fenugreek and Ashwagandha, It is very helpful for diabetic patients. It reduces pain and weaknesses significantly. (Dibo-Prash)

Jamun fruit is famously used for diabetic treatment. Therefore, it is no different because it comes from the Jamun fruit flower. This natural has the similar nutrients that we enjoy in Jamun fruit. Read more about Jamun honey and its historical benefits.

FAQ

1. What is Jamun Honey? Is it flavored or genuine honey?

When honey bees collect the nectar from Jamun tree flowers to make honey, we name it Jamun honey. No way it is flavored honey. Genuine raw honey!

2. From where does Jamun honey come?

It mostly comes from the northern region of India, where Jamun flowers grow in plenty during June and July.

3. How does it taste?

Well, it offers a slightly bitter taste with the pungent aroma of Jamun and has a smooth and runny texture.

4. What nutrients does it offer?

It has a good nutritional profile as it contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Zinc, Iron, Potassium, and Folic acid.

5. Does Jamun honey offer benefits similar to Jamun fruit?

Yes. It does. Though it is in honey form, its internal properties are similar to Jamun fruit.

6. Is it good for people with diabetes?

It is, but they should take it in moderation. Also, it is the best replacement to table sugar.

7. Is it suitable for other medicinal purposes?

It does because of its rich nutritional profile. Therefore, it is ideal for medicinal purposes.

8. How can I use It?

Well, you can use it in many ways in your everyday diet. Find out its usage.

9. What is the guarantee that it is pure honey?

Bharat’s Jamun honey is the NMR test passed honey at a German-based laboratory. You can check the report in detail.

10. How do you procure Jamun Honey?

We procure it directly from the source. No middlemen. We also challenge a reward of Rs.10000 if any adulteration is found.