Florale Nº1 | Wild Polyfloral Honey Supporting Ukraine
100% Organic and Vegan
- Description
Unheated, unfiltered nectar gathered from untended blooms across rural Ukraine. Early-season pollen diversity preserves full enzyme activity, trace minerals and layered floral aroma. Balanced sweetness, fluid pour. A quiet expression of intact ecosystems and traditional apiculture. No additives, no dilution.
Supporting Ukrainian Apiculture
Honoring traditions and quality while supporting the fragile bee ecosystem
Origin Story
A Landscape Shaped by Honey
Southern and central Ukraine rank among the world’s top three honey-exporting regions, shipping over 50 000 t in 2023 despite war-time logistics constraints.
Villages maintain pre-industrial “wildflower pasture” apiaries where polyfloral nectar produces high-enzyme, low-moisture honey prized in EU and Middle-Eastern markets.
Shelling and displacement destroyed thousands of colonies; aid groups now supply hives, feed, and queen stock so beekeepers can start again. Export earnings fell 11 % in 2023 as prices crashed, even though volume rose, squeezing household income.
EU and U.S. buyers remain the main outlets after traditional routes east closed. Every jar of Florale Nº1 pays a premium directly to co-ops that meet organic and unheated standards, funding hive restoration, pollinator corridors, and new stainless decanters that keep enzymes alive for export quality.
Ripple Effects
- a single apiary can finance seed, fuel and schooling for an entire family.
- restored hives boost pollination for orchards and field crops, accelerating food-system recovery.
You might be wondering
Is Florale Nº1 truly raw and unfiltered?
Yes. Frames are spun below 35 °C and the honey is neither pasteurised nor micro-filtered, so natural enzymes such as diastase and glucose-oxidase stay active, preserving antibacterial and antioxidant activity.
Why does the honey sometimes crystallise, and is it still safe?
Raw honey contains more sugar than water; over time the glucose fraction separates and forms crystals. This is a sign of purity, not spoilage, and the honey remains perfectly edible. To reliquefy, warm the sealed jar gently in 40 °C water.
What is the best way to store it once opened?
Keep the jar sealed, in a dark cupboard at a steady 18 – 24 °C. Avoid refrigeration (cold accelerates crystallisation) and keep moisture out to prevent fermentation; properly stored, raw honey keeps indefinitely.
How does purchasing Florale Nº1 support Ukrainian beekeepers?
Purchase support small apiculturists rebuilding hives lost during the conflict; Their revenue fund new colonies, equipment and pollinator corridors, sustaining rural livelihoods and biodiversity in a fragile economy.
About us
Small Family Atelier
We're a family-run studio tucked away in Dendermonde, where every blend is mixed by hand, in small batches, with obsessive care. It's quiet work. No machines humming. Just us, our raw ingredients, and a belief in doing things properly.
We Love Health
We care deeply about what goes into the body. That’s why every ingredient we use has a reason: rich in nutrients, chosen for its function, and combined with intent. Eating well isn’t a trend here. It’s just how we do things.
We Love Flavor
This isn’t health food that forgets to taste good. We blend for full flavor and use the finest ingredients to accomplish this. Whether it’s a morning egg or a slow Sunday stew, every sprinkle is designed to hit the senses and do the body good.
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Signature Spice Formulas
Pair Florale Nº1 with our modern-apothecary spice blends: small-batch compositions built on premium organic botanicals.
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