Bloodwood Honey 1kg | ACO Certified Organic

A Rare Australian Honey - Worth Buying in Quantity

Bloodwood honey is one of those things you either haven’t tried yet or already know you want more of. Either way, the 1kg is the right jar to reach for. If you’re new to Bloodwood, starting with a kilogram means you have enough actually to explore it, on toast, in cooking, with cheese, stirred into yoghurt rather than rationing a small jar before you’ve properly found your favourite way to use it.

Red Bloodwood trees (Corymbia gummifera) flower every two to four years, which keeps production limited and means this honey isn’t always available. The 1kg jar is the sensible choice for anyone who uses honey regularly and doesn’t want to run out between seasons. ACO Certified Organic, raw, unfiltered, and produced in small batches from Australian native bush.

The Flavour: Still the Same, Just More of It

Deep amber, thick, and noticeably more complex than most Australian honeys. Golden syrup on the nose, toasted caramel through the middle, and a subtle woody finish that’s distinctly Bloodwood. It’s robust enough to hold its own alongside sharp cheese, strong coffee, and hearty baking, yet smooth enough to eat straight from the spoon. The 1kg gives you enough to actually cook with it, bake with it, give some away, and still have plenty left for breakfast.

ACO Certified Organic and Raw

ACO certification means the honey has been independently verified to Australian organic standards, hives away from conventional agricultural chemicals, no prohibited treatments, full traceability. It’s not a self-applied label. Raw and unfiltered means the honey goes from the extractor to the jar without heat treatment, preserving the natural enzymes and flavour complexity that processing removes. If it crystallises over time, that’s a sign of quality. Set the jar in warm water to restore it, never microwave.

Why 1kg Makes More Sense Than 500g

The 500g is the natural taster and gift size, enough to try properly and share. The 1kg is the everyday size for anyone who uses honey regularly and doesn’t want to run out between orders. Better value per gram, less reordering, and enough to keep on the bench without rationing it. For a household that goes through honey consistently, a kilogram of something this good lasts a satisfying amount of time and earns its place in the pantry quickly.

Specifications

Honey variety: Bloodwood, monofloral, from native Red Bloodwood trees (Corymbia gummifera)

• Certification: ACO Certified Organic
• Processing: Raw and unfiltered
• Origin: Small batch Australian production
• Weight: 1kg
• Colour: Deep amber
• Flavour profile: Golden syrup, toasted caramel, subtle woody finish
• Crystallisation: Natural warm gently in water to restore

What does Bloodwood honey taste like?

Bloodwood honey has a deep amber colour with a rich, complex flavour. Expect notes of golden syrup and toasted caramel through the middle, finishing with a subtle woody character that is distinctly Bloodwood. It is robust enough to pair with sharp cheese and strong coffee, but smooth enough to eat straight from the spoon.

Is Bloodwood honey good for you?

This honey is raw and unfiltered, meaning it goes from the extractor to the jar without heat treatment. This preserves natural enzymes, trace pollen, and antioxidant compounds that are typically destroyed or degraded in heavily processed commercial honey.

Why is Bloodwood honey sometimes hard to find?

Red Bloodwood trees (Corymbia gummifera) only flower every two to four years, which naturally limits how much honey can be produced. This irregular flowering cycle means availability can vary between seasons.

What is ACO certification and why does it matter?

ACO stands for Australian Certified Organic. It means the honey has been independently verified against Australian organic standards, covering hive placement away from conventional agricultural chemicals, no prohibited treatments, and full traceability from apiary to jar. It is not a self applied label.

Why has my honey crystallised, and is that normal?

Crystallisation is a natural process and actually a sign the honey has not been heat treated. Raw, unfiltered honey crystallises over time depending on temperature and storage. It does not mean the honey has gone off.

How do I fix crystallised honey?

Place the jar in warm water and let it sit until the crystals dissolve. Avoid microwaving honey, as high heat can destroy the natural enzymes and affect flavour.

How should I store raw honey?

Store honey in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the lid sealed tightly. Raw honey does not need refrigeration and has a long shelf life when stored properly.

What is the difference between raw honey and regular supermarket honey?

Regular commercial honey is typically heated during processing to prevent crystallisation and speed up handling at scale. That heat destroys natural enzymes like diastase and invertase and degrades antioxidants and pollen content. Raw honey skips this step, preserving those natural properties.

Should I buy the 500g or 1kg jar?

The 500g is suited to trying the honey for the first time or gifting. The 1kg is better value per gram and suits households or regular users who do not want to run out between orders.

Where does Bloodwood honey come from in Australia?

It is produced in small batches from native Australian bushland where Red Bloodwood trees (Corymbia gummifera) grow, with bees foraging from native forest rather than agricultural crops.