BEHONEY Raw Orange Blossom Honey
Raw orange blossom honey is a very pleasant, light and pure honey. A favourite with children, it has a subtle, delicate orange flavour and a hint of herbal notes. It is a honey recognised worldwide by chefs and sommeliers.
This is a pure citrus blossom honey with a very pleasant flavour and a subtle hint of orange. It comes from bees that feed on the blossoms of Mediterranean orange and lemon trees; the flowering season begins in late March and ends in early May, unlike tree honey, which comes from sap; these varieties of blossom honey are much lighter in flavour and colour and tend to crystallise more quickly due to their higher glucose levels.
This particular pure honey is light yellow in color.
We harvest this variety of raw orange blossom honey at the end of April and the beginning of May in the Region of Murcia and the Valencian Community, Spain.
What about the tree where the honey comes from? The orange and lemon blossom known as the orange blossom, is a beautiful fruit-bearing citrus tree that features dazzling white flowers when in bloom.
Properties of orange blossom
Orange blossom is a plant that belongs to the rue family. Orange blossom is characterised by its orange or yellow flowers, which are very fragrant and emit a strong, sweet aroma. These flowers are used to decorate gardens and parks, but they also have medicinal and aromatic properties.
Orange blossom contains an essential oil that is used in perfumery, cosmetics and the food industry.
- Anti-inflammatory protective properties.
- It has traditionally been used to treat problems with anxiety, insomnia and stress
- It has also been used to relieve headaches, period pains and to improve digestion.
Just a thought
Orange blossom is also used in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. In Ayurvedic medicine it is used to treat skin problems, respiratory problems and sleep disorders. In traditional Chinese medicine it is used to treat skin problems and respiratory problems.
What is raw honey?
Raw honey is different from processed honey, raw honey means that the honey is packed from the hive to the jar with minimal interference. Most industrial honey is highly processed so that it always looks the same and attractive, as a consequence of these processes and pasteurization carried out by many producers, enzymes, pollens and most of the properties of honey are lost.
The raw honey we harvest varies subtly in some of its nuances, such as colour, from one batch to the next, which is why you may notice some variations from one season to another due to rainfall and temperatures during the flowering period. It comes from fields in the Region of Murcia and the Valencia Community, areas where orange and lemon groves are predominantly found.
Characterised by a pleasant, sweet and delicate flavour that pairs with a multitude of foods, enhancing their flavour.
Keep in mind that raw honey crystallizes and this is a natural process that occurs mainly due to the natural glucose in raw honey.
Common uses of raw orange blossom honey
Pure orange blossom honey is particularly good for use in different recipes, such as salads, yoghurts, toast, fruit desserts, meat glazes, baking food and for adding a unique touch to a dish.
Try our recipe for roast chicken with orange blossom honey and our dessert of rice pudding with orange blossom honey.
See more in our section RECIPES WITH HONEY
CRYSTALLIZATION
The crystallization process is something natural in raw honey, it is a process by which the honey hardens. You can consume it perfectly in this state, but if you want to reverse this state, simply place it in a water bath for a few minutes, trying not to exceed 40º.
About us
Here at BEHONEY we take pure honey very seriously and believe that honey should be RAW, unpasteurized and 100% natural. We have been introducing our customers to a whole new world of pure raw unpasteurized honey. With a product catalog that consists of a different variety of raw and organic honeys, we have a variety for all tastes.
You can see more about us in the interview we were given last May in which we explained in a summarized way the operation of the hive and the process of the transhumance of the hives. See here
Location
Murcia, Spain
At BEHONEY we strive to obtain honey of a unique quality and thanks to this dedication we have achieved the seal of guarantee brand:
Agrifood Quality
REGION OF MURCIA CONTROL
