Description
This honey is made mainly from the nectar of citrus trees such as orange and lemon. It is a very aromatic and smooth honey, with a high citric component that gives it great character. We can also find it as orange, grapefruit, mandarin, clementine or lemon honey. When extracted, this honey is light amber in color, although as it crystallizes, its color lightens until it is yellowish-white. For its part, its aroma is smooth and characteristic, with an acid aftertaste that gives it balance.
This tasty liquid is a great source of energy, as it is rich in minerals such as potassium, fructose or glucose, which favor its use as a natural substitute for sugar. Orange Blossom Honey is a true health miracle thanks to its numerous therapeutic properties :
- Natural tranquilizer : Its consumption is recommended for nervous people or people experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety.
- Great antioxidant effect : It helps protect your body from free radical damage, and its regular use contributes to reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
- Prevents colds : a teaspoon of orange blossom honey helps fight coughs, prevent colds and soothe sore throats.
- Heal wounds and burns : thanks to its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, it is used directly on wounds and burns to accelerate their healing.
- Protects delicate stomachs : It is that it is a natural antispasmodic that does not irritate the mucous membranes of the stomach.
- Acts against cramps : It can be used after an exercise routine to relax tense muscles.
- Promotes sleep : It is recommended to take two tablespoons of orange blossom honey before sleeping to promote sleep.
Honey crystallization, temperature and liquefaction : After packaging honey can crystallize, it is a natural phenomenon which guarantees its quality. It is preferable to store it either at more than 20 ° C or less than 10 °, hence the advantage of placing it in the refrigerator.
It is possible to liquefy a honey that has crystallized, by putting it for a few minutes in a double boiler and stirring constantly, but be careful! If you want to keep all the qualities of honey, you must not exceed 40 ° C. These virtues are given for information, they will never replace a medical consultation.
