Sweetener | Vegetarian Gluten Free

Touch Honey

Apis mellifera (source insect) Allergen-Free
Touch Honey

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family None
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Nectar from flowers (processed by bees)

What Is Touch Honey?

A natural, sweet, viscous food product made by bees, offering distinct floral or robust flavors and properties as a sweetener and humectant.

What Does Touch Honey Taste Like?

Touch Honey has a sweet,floral,earthy,caramel taste with floral,sweet,warm aromas.

Taste
Sweet,Floral,Earthy,Caramel
Texture
Viscous,Sticky,Smooth
Aroma
Floral,Sweet,Warm
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 tbsp (21g)
Calories304 kcal
Total Fat0g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein0.3g
Total Carbohydrate82g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars82g
Calcium6mg
Iron0.4mg
Potassium52mg

Chef’s Secret

To easily measure sticky honey, spray your measuring spoon or cup with a little cooking spray or oil first; the honey will slide right out.

Touch Honey Substitutes & Ratios

The best substitute for Touch Honey is Maple Syrup, used at a 1:1 ratio. Similar sweetness, liquid form, distinct but complementary flavor.

Substitutes for Touch Honey with ratios
Substitute Ratio Best for
Maple Syrup Best 1:1 Similar sweetness, liquid form, distinct but complementary flavor.
Agave Nectar 1:0.75 (honey) Sweeter, thinner, more neutral flavor, vegan.
Brown Sugar (dissolved) 1:1 (by volume, plus liquid) Provides sweetness and molasses notes, different texture.
Corn Syrup 1:1 Similar viscosity and sweetness, less complex flavor.

How to Choose & Store Touch Honey

Look for raw or unfiltered honey for maximum flavor and beneficial enzymes.

What Pairs Well With Touch Honey?

  • Tea
  • yogurt
  • toast
  • cheese
  • nuts
  • glazes for meat
  • baked goods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Touch Honey taste like?

Sweet,Floral,Earthy,Caramel Floral,Sweet,Warm

What is a good substitute for Touch Honey?

The best substitute is Maple Syrup (1:1). Similar sweetness, liquid form, distinct but complementary flavor.

How do you choose and store Touch Honey?

Look for raw or unfiltered honey for maximum flavor and beneficial enzymes.

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