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The rolling hills and sandy soils of theNorth Carolina Sandhillsmake it a prized golfing destination.
What Is Purple Honey?
Purple honey is a rare honey that has a purple color and a mysterious origin.
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He describes it as a slight purple taste.
Where Is it Found?
The Sandhills region of North Carolina is the only place in the world wherebeesproduce purple honey… sometimes.
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What Causes Purple Honey?
The exact cause of its color is unknown, but there are several theories.
However, he notes that this has never been verified.
These syrups come in every color, which wouldnt explain the exclusively purple hue of the prized honey.
How Rare Is It?
Local beekeepers can experience purple honey one year and not the next.
Aberdeen-based Dees Bees Apiary owner Donald Dees has come across purple honey a time or two as well.
In a 2022interview with WRAL, he explained what its like to see it in a beehive.
Its something special that you find in your beehive that you know the bees put there.
