Characteristics of blossom honey
It is produced from nectar of all type of citrus like oranges, lemons and mandarin oranges (Citrus Spp.Pl). It is yellowish, very scented and it has a very soft and fruity flavour.
Orange blossom honey is totally produced into Ebro Lands Biosphere Reserve, exactly at citrus plantations in the southern part of Catalonia.
It has a special scent because of methyl anthranilate, a natural substance that orange blossom has which reminds of flowering orange tree. Its intensity and persistence depend on the harvest area and the richness of citrus.
Honey production
The harvest of orange blossom honey starts at the begining of April and it mostly finishes at the end of May.
Honey crystallisation
This kind of honey has a very quick crystallisation process in a compact and messy way and its crystals are medium. We can change its texture if we heat it up less than 40ºC in a double boiler.
Beneficial health properties
Orange blossom honey has an important calming effect, therefore this kind of honey is recommended for people who have trouble sleeping. It is also rich in potassium, boron, magnesium, calcium, selenium among other minerals.
In case of colds, this honey, mixed with lemon juice works as antitussive and gets better throat irritation. Orange blossom honey works with wounds because its healing effect.
How to consume it
Thanks to its properties we can use it in a therapeutically way, but we can also use it to cook due to its nourishment benefits and because it tastes subtle and delicate.
This honey is even used to make cosmetic products.
We have 10 and 20 kg buckets and 300 kg large cans.