The Albaida honey, is a natural product that is elaborated by bees from the flowers of the Albaida (Anthyllis cytisoides). A soft and very delicate honey that is very popular!
Selection of high-quality albaida honeys from Spanish local beekeepers.
Index:
|
Summary:
Other interesting studies: Where to buy high-quaility raw honey?
1. Our raw Albaida honey
Firstly, here is a important characteristics of honey of albaida:
a) Color
Raw albaida honey has tones that vary from light amber to an amber with a more reddish hints. Also, in the photo below you can see the range of colours of this honey.
Picture 1: Colour of the albaida honey
b) Aroma
In tasting it is appreciated a sweet and soft aroma with little persistence.
c) The albaida plant
Likewise, the Albaida, the “Anthyllis cytisoides” in its scientific name, belonging to the family Fabáceae. Furhermore, it is a small shrub that does not usually exceed one metre in height and that grows all along the Mediterranean coastline.
d) Flowering and harvesting
Albaida flowers in spring, although it may shorten to lengthen depending on rainfall and temperature of the Spring. Therefore, its flowering can be prolonged for months or take a few weeks. As a consequence, this honey is one of the first to be harvested.
Video 1: Albaida Flowers
In addition, here is a video where you can also see the flowers of the albaida shrub.
e) Pollen
In order to be considered albaida honey, it must contain at least 45 % of Anthyllis cytisoides flowers.
Below you can also see a microscope picture of the pollen spectrum of this honey.
Picture 2: pollen spectrum of albaida pollen
f) Care for the environment
Our beekeeper is also committed to caring for the environment.
g) Support for the rural environment
We also obtain these honeys from local beekeepers, who use sustainable and respectful beekeekping practices.
2. Benefits and properties
Studies suggest that that regular consumption of raw honey provide many health benefits. The reasons of these properties is because this honey has bactericidal, antiseptic and healing properties due to its low moisture content and its peroxidax enzymes. This enzymes produce hydrogen peroxide, a great desiccant.
Moreover, components of Albaida pollen and nectar may provide antiasthmatic effects and digestive properties.
3. Recommendations
Subsequently, we recommend this honey for those who are looking for very soft and delicate flavours in theirs foods. That is to say, this is one of the least intense raw honeys.
We recommend honey of Albaida for desserts and sweets, such as biscuits, muffins and rice pudding.
4. Indications
The crystallization of this honey is fast and crystallizes with a very fine grain size.
5. Origin
Our honey from Albaida is supplied by a beekeeper from Valencia.
Beekeeper |
Location |
Characterístics |
| Sala Higón | Valencia | No organic |
Tabl 1: Our beekeepers
All our products have passed strict quality controls. We are familiar with your packaging rooms and ask you to analyse the honeys you sell.
6. FAQ
In addition, these areg the most frequent asked questions:
-
Is this honey smooth?
Yes, this is one of the smoothest honeys we have available.
If you have any question more, you can call us or write us.
7. More information:
Here are chemical parameters that any albaida honey must have.
Chemical parameters |
||
| Colour (mm Pfund) Maximum 40 | Humidity (%). Max. 18 | Fructose + glucose: Minimum 60 |
| Sucrose: Maximum 5 | Electrical conductivity (mS/cm): minimum 0.3 | Free acidity (meq/kg): Maximum 50 |
| HMF (mg/Kg = ppm): Maximum 40 | Diastasases (Schade Units): Minimum 8 | |
Table 2: Directive 110/2001 EC, RD 1049/2003 in Spain
In short, a unique Spanish honey with unique characteristics and spectacular taste. Therefore, with our products you take care of yourself, you take care of the planet and you support rural areas.
