ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY
Description
During our first contact with orange honey, we discover all the flavors of orange blossom in a single spoonful of honey. Its taste is particularly sweet, refreshing and full, strongly reminiscent of an orange, which makes it particularly pleasant for children. Its color is bright yellow and shines like the sun’s rays falling on the orange blossoms.
Orange honey is an important source of simple, easily digestible sugars for the body that provide energy and stimulation. It contains large amounts of polyphenols such as hesperidin and kaempferol. These antioxidants contribute to the cells’ defense against active oxygen radicals. Finally, the high nutritional value of orange honey is complemented by proteins, amino acids and enzymes.
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Orange honey is rich in carbohydrates, mainly :
- Glucose, fructose and sucrose.
- Copper, zinc, potassium and calcium.
- Εspecially C and the B complex.
It also contains trace elements and minerals such as :
It has a high content of vitamins:
In orange honey we find important properties such as the positive effect it has on the good functioning of the heart and the circulatory system in general. It has antibacterial and antimicrobial effects, which helps our immune system to fight pathogenic microorganisms and the digestive system to cope with gastritis.
High quality honey thickens over time. Turn the crystallized honey back into a liquid by placing the jar in hot water (or oven), up to 40 degrees Celsius.