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We believe great cooking starts with honest ingredients. That’s why our Honey Powder delivers real honey flavor with practical control, so your drinks, batters, and spice rubs turn out balanced every time.

What Is Honey Powder?

If you love the taste of honey but don’t always love the sticky spoon, honey powder is the neat workaround. It’s real honey that’s been dried and blended with a carrier so it flows like sugar, measures easily, and stores beautifully. Because it’s dry, you can sprinkle it, whisk it, and rub it onto foods without the mess—yet you still get that familiar honey flavor. Meanwhile, it opens up uses that liquid honey struggles with (think fine spice rubs or feather-light batters). In short, it’s honey’s flavor—now in a pantry-friendly format.

What Honey Powder Is Made Of

At its core, honey powder is made from two simple ingredients: pure honey and a carrier, most commonly maltodextrin. The honey is dehydrated and then spray-dried onto the carrier so the result stays free-flowing rather than turning into hard candy shards. While “maltodextrin” can sound technical, it’s there to keep the powder dry and easy to measure; without it, the product would clump or re-liquefy quickly.

From a label perspective, you’ll usually see “honey powder” or “powdered honey” listed along with the carrier. If you care about short, transparent labels, look for straightforward wording and avoid long lists of extras. In  Just About Foods, we keep it simple across our portfolio—no preservatives, no additives—so we always encourage shoppers to flip the bag and read the ingredient line. When a product says “honey, maltodextrin,” that’s the kind of clarity most people want.

Honey Powder vs. Liquid Honey: When Each One Wins

Liquid honey shines when you want moisture, cling, and gloss—glazes on roasted carrots, sticky wing sauce, or a tea you’ll sip right away. Honey powder, however, wins when precision and convenience matter. Because it’s dry, you can add sweetness without throwing off a dough’s hydration or a spice rub’s texture. It also disperses more evenly in dry blends, which means fewer pockets of overly sweet bite.

During gluten-free testing in our kitchen at Just About Foods, powdered honey gave us a gentler, more even sweetness in pancake and muffin mixes. We didn’t have to account for extra liquid, and the batter stayed consistent from batch to batch. On top of that, cleanup was faster—no sugar strings across the counter, no gummy measuring cups. That may sound minor, but in day-to-day cooking it’s the difference between “I’ll make this again” and “never again.”

How To Use Honey Powder: Coffee, Baking, Sauces & Spice Rubs

Start where you already use sugar. Stir a spoonful into hot coffee or tea and it dissolves quickly; in iced drinks, give it an extra whisk or shake and it still goes in cleanly. In smoothies, it blends without the sticky blob at the bottom of the blender.

For baking, think of honey powder as a flavor-boosting sweetener. Because it’s dry, you can fold it into cakes, cookies, and quick breads without rebalancing liquids. We like pairing it with warm spices—cinnamon, ginger, cardamom—because it adds that round, floral sweetness honey is known for. Meanwhile, in frostings or dustings (churro-style finishes on donuts or French toast), the powder format is a game changer.

Savory uses are where it really surprises people. Mix it into BBQ rubs, salmon glazes, or roasted nut blends; it clings to the surface, browns beautifully, and doesn’t burn as fast as liquid honey can on a hot grill. When we built a dry rub for test-kitchen chicken thighs, a little powdered honey balanced the heat from smoked paprika without turning the rub into paste.

Honey Powder vs. Sugar: Taste, Balance, and Better Choices

Let’s set expectations fairly. Honey contains trace minerals and natural compounds that refined sugar doesn’t, and its glycemic impact is often lower. However, once honey is dried and paired with a carrier, it’s still primarily a source of sugar. As a result, it’s smart to treat it like any sweetener: use it for flavor, balance, and pleasure, not as a health supplement.

What you can do is shop thoughtfully. If “clean label” matters to you, read the ingredient list and look for short, recognizable components. At Just About Foods, we constantly push for clarity—simple ingredients, no preservatives—because transparency helps you choose what fits your pantry and your values. That said, always check for allergens or dietary needs (gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher) on the package rather than assuming; certifications live on the label for a reason.

How To Read the Label: Carriers, Clean Ingredients, and Certifications

Labels tell you almost everything you need to know—and fast. First, scan the ingredient list: “honey” plus a carrier (often “maltodextrin”) is standard; fewer extras usually signal a cleaner formula. Next, check allergen and dietary statements—look for gluten-free, non-GMO, or kosher marks if they matter to you. Finally, review serving size and total sugars per serving so you can adjust recipes intelligently rather than guessing.

Pure Honey Flavor, Zero Mess — Just About Foods Honey Powder

Meet the sweetener that works as hard as you do. Our Honey Powder delivers real honey taste in a clean, free-flowing format that measures precisely, blends on cue, and fits everyday routines—from weekday coffees to weekend bakes—without sticky lids or guesswork. Because it’s dry and shelf-stable, it slides effortlessly into baking mixes, seasoning blends, beverages, and dry rubs, giving you that warm, floral honey note while preserving texture and control.

Here’s what you get, right out of the jar: 10 calories per 1 tsp serving with 3g of natural sugar, plus zero fat, sodium, or cholesterol—easy to portion, easy to track, and easy to integrate into recipes. The gluten-free formulation keeps usage straightforward, while the powder format eliminates residue and speeds cleanup. And since it’s made from real honey and maltodextrin, you can rely on smooth dispersion in dry applications (rubs, dustings) and quick dissolution in hot drinks.

We care about clarity on the label, so you can shop with confidence. Always check the ingredient panel and badges on the package for the most current details.  ¡Buy it here!

 

FAQs section

What can I use Honey Powder for?

Think everyday versatility: baking, beverages, seasoning blends, and dry rubs. It folds into doughs and batters without throwing off moisture, dissolves on cue in hot drinks, and disperses evenly in dry mixes—so flavors land balanced rather than patchy.

Does it dissolve in cold drinks?

It dissolves fastest in hot liquids. For iced coffee or tea, whisk a quick warm-water slurry first, then add ice; this tiny step helps it blend smoothly from the first sip to the last.

The Just About Foods Honey Powder Is it gluten-free?

Yes—our Honey Powder is gluten-free. Always double-check the package for the current statement so it matches your dietary needs.

How should I store it?

Keep it airtight, cool, and dry. If light clumps appear over time, break them up with a fork or give the powder a brief pulse in a clean spice grinder—it will return to a smooth pour.

Will it burn on the grill or in the oven?

In dry rubs and baked coatings, the powder format helps brown evenly and avoids the quick scorching that liquid honey can show at high heat. Even so, keep an eye on temperature and time, as you would with any sweetener.