Honey varieties
All honeys are not the same. Composition, quality, taste and even shape is different between honeys from several territories, different plants, even from the one annual crop production to the other. Climatic conditions and flora strongly affect the characteristics of the final product. Its color varies from almost white up to completely dark brown. As color turns darker the antioxidant content levels up. Its shape can be fluid, viscous, partial or full crystallized. Moreover smell and taste is also depended on the plant origin.
Some kinds of honey crystallize after a specified period from one up to eighteen months and other preserve their fluid structure Flower honeys help the digestive system and the accurate children development, it supports us with energy and endurance. Each category preserves its own special characteristics, medical and health benefits.
The most common honeys categories are:
Some kinds of honey crystallize after a specified period from one up to eighteen months and other preserve their fluid structure Flower honeys help the digestive system and the accurate children development, it supports us with energy and endurance. Each category preserves its own special characteristics, medical and health benefits.
The most common honeys categories are:
Thyme : light color, special strong aroma and nice taste, suggested for cardiovascular and urinary system disease treatment. Crystallizes in a period from 6 up to 18 months. It is suggested for inflammation cure, irritation healing of the respiratory system, gynecological problems and digestion regulation.
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Chestnut tree : it’s a mix of nectar and tree juice honey, it contains many useful minerals, it is an excellent astringent for dysentereia. Crystallization can occur, even in 2 years time. It is said to enhance mental clarity, it supports bowels’ antibacterial environment and it helps in pregnancy and venous insufficiency.
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Pine tree : dark color, contains many useful metals and minerals, high contend of proteins and useful aminoxy, mild taste not very sweet and low calorific value, it doesn’t’ t crystallize. It represents ~65% of the annual honey production in Greece. It appears to have antiseptic effect to the respiratory system. It helps inflammation healing and cough control.
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Fir tree : one of the best honey qualities in our country, contains many useful metals and minerals, high contend of rare vitamins, special taste for high demanding clients. It operates as an antiseptic to the respiratory system, helps to mouth smelling control and regulates the gastrointestinal function.
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