Almond Honey

Do you know thealmond tree?

The almond tree is a close relative of the cherry and apricot, belonging to the Rosaceae family. It can grow up to twelve meters high.

Its pinkish-white flowers bloom throughout the winter, even before the leaves have grown. Entirely covered in a fluffy white veil that resembles a bride’s veil.

The sunny Mediterranean climate of Catalonia is ideal for growing almond trees. This is where our beekeeper places his hives to produce a honey with a delicious almond taste: almond honey.

Its flowers produce an excellent quality nectar, sought after by bees to produce this artisanal almond honey. The virtues of the almond tree are numerous: rich in lipids, its fruits areexcellent sources of nutrients, in particular vitamins Band its generous oil, used since ancient times, is perfect for nourishing, softening and gently penetrating even the most fragile skin.

In terms of nutrition, almonds, part of the oleaginous fruit family, are rich in vitamins E and B, and possess numerous minerals and trace elements. trace elements such as phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, copper, iron and zinc.

Almond honey, its flavour, taste and preservation:

Mild, refined, floral and delicate, almond honey is a delight on the palate. Its powerful, slightly fruity flavor is perfect on toast, yogurt or fromage blanc. It adds a delicate aroma to many desserts and pastries.

Almond honey is also perfect for sweetening hot herbal teas and infusions.

Finally, if you’re looking to spice up and add character to your savoury dishes, look no further than this elixir from the bees!

It also goes very well with desserts, softening even the most acidic. In short, almond honey can be used in a variety of ways!

The benefits and virtues of almond honey :

Honey, in general, is rich in antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals in the body. It thus helps prevent disease and maintain good health.

As everyone knows, it has natural antibacterial properties that can help fight certain infections and promote wound healing.

Like all honeys, almond honey can be used topically on the skin for its soothing and moisturizing properties. Some use it in beauty masks or skin treatments.

Used as a natural remedy to soothe coughs and relieve sore throats, however, it should not be given to children under one year of age due to the potential risk of botulism.

As a natural source of carbohydrates, honey can provide a quick source of energy. It can also be used as a natural sweetener. Be sure to use a wooden wooden spoon when tasting honey. Metal neutralizes the properties of honey.

Did you know?

The wild almond is a different species from the cultivated almond, whose fruit is edible. The wild almond naturally contains a dose of cyanide that makes it toxic, which is not the case with the cultivated almond tree that our beekeepers use to produce this quality honey.