Monofloral Honey

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MONOFLORAL HONEY Acacia Honey A light and clear honey prepared from floral nectars of Robinia pseudoacacia, also known as Black Locust in North America and Europe. It’s one of the sweetest in honey varieties because of its mild delicate floral taste & high concentration of fructose. Acacia honey’s low sucrose content makes it a great choice for diabetics. It also cleanses the liver, regulates intestine, and is anti-inflammatory for the respiratory system. Alfalfa Honey Alfalfa honey is produced extensively in Canada and the United States from the purple or blue blossoms. This unpasteurized honey is light in color with a subtle spicy profile and mildly scented floral aroma. Being a favorite choice for chefs for their baked foods and a fine table honey for tea lovers since its delicate nature doesn't overpower other flavors. Not as sweet as most honey types, it is a preferred choice for combining with other ingredients or enjoying straight from the jar. Aster Honey This rare honey has distinct sweet-smelling, full-bodied floral varietal. Aster honey is mainly abundant in the Mid-South United States. It is light-colored, prone to crystallize quickly, relatively thick and smooth in consistency, this aromatic honey is favorite for eating like candy. Avocado Honey A misnomer, Avocado honey doesn’t taste like the fruit, avocado. This monofloral honey is produced mainly from California avocado blossoms originated in Southern Mexico, Central America, Australia, and several tropical regions. It’s having a dark color and fairly rich buttery flavor. Basswood Honey It’s one of the few exceptional honey varieties having a light color, strong biting flavor, and a distinctive lingering flavor. This natural honey is produced from the cream-colored Basswood blossoms found in North America leaving fresh, pleasant "woody" scent that’s good with teas like Earl Grey and works well for salad dressings and marinades.


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