Primeval humans gathered and ate the honey and honeycombs of wild bees, the only available sweet, as far back as 7,000 BC. The healing benefits of honey have been known since the ancient Egyptian civilization. There are many varieties of honey available today. One which is absolutely exceptional is Heather honey. Heather honey (Calluna vulgaris)
Honey is a natural sweet substance produced by different species of bees from the nectar of flowering plants. It is one of the most valued natural products introduced to humankind since ancient times, going back thousands of years. In its natural pure raw unprocessed state, it offers many health benefits and medical benefits. Standard natural
Like with all foods, there are quite a few differences. The most significant difference by far between the different types of honey is the way it is processed. The reason why there are differences is that consumers have different demands. Most consumers want a perfect colour, clarity, taste and consistency every time they buy a
Honey is a natural sweet substance produced by different species of bees from the nectar of flowering plants. It is one of the most valued natural products introduced to humankind since ancient times, going back thousands of years. In its natural pure raw unprocessed state, it offers many health benefits and medical benefits. Raw honey
With so many different honey types in the market it is difficult to distinguish between them and how the different types influence the quality. There are basically two ways of classifying the different types of honey: by processing and by floral source. Types of honey by processing One of the most important ways of classifying
Introduction Food adulteration is as old as commerce itself. However, modern food supply chains have significantly increased opportunities for it to occur. Adulteration is a legal term meaning that a food product fails to meet the legal regulatory standards. However, food adulteration (or food fraud) does not have a universally accepted definition. The European Union
Many folks are not aware of the how to determine the quality of honey and of the regulatory standards. Below we will provide a comprehensive overview of both the quality and standards regulating standard natural raw honey and organic natural raw honey. Quality Attributes of Honey The appeareance of honey can be an indicator of
The chef Pedro Moreno, from the restaurant that Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafa Nadal and Pau Gasol have in Madrid, wins the contest for the best cheesecake, organized by the Association of Cooks and Pastry Chefs of Madrid (ACYRE). Cheesecake is perhaps the most popular sweet on the dessert menu of almost all restaurants in the Madrid
Introducing an innovative culinary experience from one of Spain and Europe’s most creative beekeepers: Spherified Honey Pearls. This creation is just one of many innovations within the family’s long tradition of beekeeping. What is Spherification? Spherification, a culinary technique that employs sodium alginate along with either calcium chloride or calcium gluconate lactate, is used to