Exploration of honey types
Exploration of honey types
It will be too strange for every honey fan not to know at least a few different types of honey and to understand their properties in order to be able to use and use them cleverly in different foods. Here are some that I recommend for the beginning (not in my preferred order, but in alphabetical order):
acacia
acacia is made from nectar, which is collected by acacia flowers that produce a remarkably clear and pure honey. Because of its mild, delicate floral taste, it is one of the most popular and sweetest types of honey. Due to its high fructose concentration, it can remain in a liquid state over a long period of time. Due to its low Saccharose salary, it is the best choice for diabetics. Known for its therapeutic effect, the acacia cleans the liver, regulates the intestine and has an anti -inflammatory effect on the respiratory tract. This honey is ideal for sweetening without changing the taste or aroma of drinks. Its sweetness is perfectly compared to the salty taste of the cheese. Children love this honey.
alfalfa
alfalfa honey, which is made to a large extent in Canada and the United States from the purple or blue flowers, has a bright color with a subtle spicy profile and a mild fragrant flower aroma. His delicate nature does not overlay other aromas, which makes him a preferred choice for chefs for her baked dishes and a fine table honey for tea lovers. Not as sweet as most honey, it is preferred to combine with other ingredients or directly from the glass.
avocado
his name is a miscilation. Avocado honey does not taste like the fruit avocado. Avocadohone is collected from the California avocado blossoms, has a dark color and a fairly rich and buttery taste. This honey originally comes from southern Mexico and is now widespread in Central America, Australia and other tropical regions.
lindenholz
linden honey is made from the cream -colored linden blossoms that can be found throughout North America. Linden honey is one of the few unusual types of honey that have a bright color and yet a strong, biting taste and an unmistakable tasting. His somewhat fresher, pleasant "wooden" fragrance goes very well with teas like Earl Gray and is well suited for salad dressings and marinades.
Blueberry
Blueberry honey is made in Neugland and Michigan and obtained from the tiny white flowers of the blueberry shrub. It typically has a bright amber color, has a pleasant taste, a light smell and a blueberry aftertaste. A good table honey.
buckwheat
to be found unusual and difficult today, the honeycomb in Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as well as in the east of Canada. It is dark, full -bodied and rich in iron and popular with honey lovers. It was found that buckwheat honey contains more antioxidant compounds than some lighter honey. It may be the strongest and darkest of all types of honey. Most experts recommend using a heavily tasting honey variety such as buckwheat because the honey is diluted.
cloverleaf
The cloverhone from Canada and New Zealand is one of the most widespread and most popular types of honey. White clover in particular is grown as a widespread flowering pasture plant and is an important nectar source in many parts of the world. This honey has a pleasantly mild, sweet, yet round taste that is perfect for light sauces and dressings as well as for baking. Depending on the location and source, the color of the cloverhone varies from water white to lightberstone colors to amber colors.
eucalyptus
eucalyptushonig comes from one of the larger plants that contain over 500 different types and many hybrids. Its country of origin is Australia, but is largely produced in California. It is widespread and varies strongly in color and taste, but tends to have a special herbal taste that wears a touch of menthol. This honey is recommended by many people as protection against colds and also as an ingredient to revitalize their tea.
Feuerwedel
willow florets, one of the most popular honey, has a bright color and comes from a large, multi -year -old herb that is grown in the open forests in the northwest of the USA. It has an exceptionally soft, delicate, sweet and buttery taste that is ideal for cooking gourmet, baking, glazing, BBQ grilling, meat and fish smoke.
heather herb
dicker, amber -colored heather honey has one of the strongest and most stinging flavors. It is fragrant and floral with a very persistent aftertaste that is almost bitter. It is usually served with ham, chicken, lamb, seafood and cold dishes and fits well with strong, black coffee. Heidehonig has been valued since ancient times because of its medical properties and has an extremely high protein content.
Lederwood
Leatherwood honey comes from the Leatherwood blossom-a local eucalyptus that occurs in the southwest of Tasmania, Australia and is the source for 70 % of the country's honey. Leatherwood honey is established worldwide as an independent type of honey and as a fine gourmet product and has a unique taste and a strong floral aroma. Its unmistakably spicy taste makes it an excellent spread on wheat toast and an ideal ingredient in recipes, since it not only gives cakes, muffins, coffee and tea sweet, but also a fantastic aroma.
Manuka
Manukahonig only occurs in the coastal areas of New Zealand and is obtained from the flower of the tea tree bush. The unique Manuka factor (UMK), which occurs in some manukahoniges, is an antibacterial property that is particularly effective in healing sore throat, colds, digestive disorders, stomach ulcers, acne and pimples. The taste of manukahonig also goes well with tea or toast with or without butter!
Orange flower
orange blossom honey, often a combination of citrus sources, usually has a light color and a mild taste with a fresh, fruity fragrance and a fragrant citrus taste. Orange blossom honey originally comes from Spain/Mexico, but is produced in many countries, including Florida, Southern California and Texas.
Rewarewa
The full-bodied and malty Rewarewa honey comes from bright red, needy flowers that grow in the bushy hills and valleys of New Zealand. This classic dark red premium honey has a caramel-like and slightly burnt taste that makes it a popular natural sweetener for hot drinks and spreads. It is suitable for both sweet and hearty dishes and is known for use in oriental dishes.
pine
pine honey (sometimes also known as forest honey, fir honey, honeydew or tea tree honey) is the most of the entire honey production in Greece. It is not particularly cute, tastes a bit bitter, has a strong aroma and is relatively rich in minerals and proteins and has many calories. It is quite resistant to crystallization.
Sauerholz
Contrary to his name, Sauerholz honey is not acidic, but sweet like every honey. This bright, delicate, subtle honey has an almost caramel or buttery taste and a pleasant, persistent aftertaste. With this honey you no longer need butter on cookies or bread!
sage honey, which is mainly produced in California, has a bright color, a heavy body and a mild but delicious taste. It is extremely slow to granulate what makes it a favorite among honey packers to mix it with other honey to slow down the granulation.
Tawari
This honey comes from the cream-white flowers of the New Zealand Tawari trees and has a golden color and a creamy buttercotch taste. So subtle and mild, it is the perfect choice of the chef for garnishing desserts such as pancakes, waffles or ice cream.
tupelo
tupelo honey has a clear yellow color and a characteristic greenish shimmer and is a premium honey that is produced in the northwest of Florida. It has a heavy body and is usually light gold amber with a greenish shimmer and has a mild, distinctive taste. Due to the high fructose content, Tupelo honey is one of the sweetest types of honey and hardly granulates.
wildflower
also known as "multifloral" or "mixed floral" honey, wild flower is often used to describe honey types from various and indefinated flower sources. Its color can vary from very light to dark and its taste ranges from light and fruity to spicy and rich, depending on the mixture of the different seasonal wildflowers.