Acacia Honey - the lightest of honeys.

It is one of the few types of honey that has a very light color. Acacia honey  is most often described as light straw. Acacia honey patoka , the liquid form of honey, is sometimes so light in color that it even seems colorless. This honey enjoys great popularity all over the world.

Acacia honey and its extraction .

Acacia honey is obtained during the flowering period of the black locust, or so-called white lime tree, which is an excellent honey-producing material for bees. Acacia honey  is a valuable source of substances beneficial to the human body. Like any honey, acacia honey also consists mainly of carbohydrates - this is about 80% of its mass. The remaining 20% is water, a small content of protein, as well as ingredients such as vitamins, elements, flavonoids, organic acids, mucus, essential oils.  Acacia honey is rich in fructose, also having a high concentration of sucrose in its composition. That is why it is a product with a strong sweet aftertaste. The different structure of this valuable raw material also extends its crystallization period.

What does acacia honey help with?

• Recommended for consumption by diabetics.
  
• Recommended in cases of intestinal and stomach cramps.
• It alleviates the symptoms of hyperacidity. 
• It is recommended in the fight against insomnia.
• Acacia honey is a very good and useful everyday remedy for coughs and colds.
• It has a diuretic effect, combined with simultaneous cleansing of the urinary tract.
  
  

Acacia Honey properties:

Color: Light straw, colorless

Taste: Sweet, delicate, slightly bland, slightly sour.

Smell: Weak, similar to the smell of acacia flowers.

Storage:  Dry and shaded place (temp. 8-18 C)

Flowering time:   May/June

Crystallization: Very weak and slow.

Acacia honey - the properties and structure of this honey make it unique among all the types of honey available in our offer.

Honey for diabetics

Due to the high fructose content in acacia honey, it can be used in uncomplicated diabetes independent of insulin (i.e. type II diabetes, for example). However, remember to limit the amount of honey consumed by diabetics - honey for a diabetic  is still a source of simple sugars.

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