If you've looked closely at a jar of ALSHIFA honey, you've seen the words "Grade A." It's a mark of quality — but what does it actually mean? Understanding honey grading helps you shop smarter and appreciate what sets premium honey apart. Here's a clear, straightforward explanation.
How Honey Is Graded
Honey is graded based on quality factors such as its clarity, flavor, aroma, moisture content, and the absence of defects. Grade A is the highest grade — it represents honey that is clean, has excellent flavor and aroma, is free of defects, and meets strict standards for consistency and moisture. In short, Grade A means top-quality honey.
Every ALSHIFA honey is Grade A. That's not by accident — it's a reflection of the standards our parent company, Sunbulah Group, has upheld since 1983. Quality isn't a marketing word for us; it's the baseline every jar has to meet.
Why Moisture Content Matters
One of the key factors in honey grading is moisture content. High-quality honey has low moisture, which is part of what keeps it stable and gives it that thick, luxurious texture. Grade A honey meets tight moisture standards, which is one reason premium honey has such a satisfying consistency and long shelf life.
Quality You Can Trust
Beyond grading, ALSHIFA honey is produced in facilities that meet some of the most respected international food-safety and quality certifications in the world. These include:
- FSSC 22000 certification
- ISO 22000 and ISO 9001:2015 certification
- SASO Quality Mark
- Halal certification (HCS Switzerland & MUI Indonesia)
- Produced in an FDA-registered facility
Trusted since 1983 and available in over 40 countries and more than 1,000 stores across America, ALSHIFA is a name built on consistent, verifiable quality. These certifications describe the rigorous standards behind how the honey is produced and handled — they're your assurance that what's in the jar meets a genuinely high bar.
What Grade A Means for You
When you choose Grade A honey, you're choosing honey selected for its clarity, flavor, aroma, and purity. It's the difference between honey that's simply sweet and honey that's a genuine pleasure to eat. With ALSHIFA, Grade A isn't reserved for one product — it's the standard across every variety we offer.
Experience the difference quality makes — explore the full ALSHIFA honey collection, every jar Grade A. You can also learn why we seal our honey in glass to protect that quality all the way to your table.
