ORGANIC HONEY
FATTORIA DONNA TINA
Honey Italian
Honey is a food produced by bees from nectar or honeydew. The main source of supply for the bees is the nectar produced by flowering plants and honeydew. Honeydew is derived from the sap of trees produced by some sucking insects that transform the sap.
Honey has been the only sugary food available for millennia. The first traces of man-made hives date back to the 6th millennium BC The first news of beekeepers dates back to about 4000 years ago in ancient Egypt where they moved along the Nile to follow the flowering of plants. The Egyptians used to place pots full of honey near the mummies for their journey into the Hereafter. Traces of the use of honey as a food and cosmetic are also present in the age of the Sumerians, Babylonians, Greeks and Romans.
Professor Peter Molan of the Honey Research Unit at the la University of Waikato a Hamilton, New Zealand, has been studying the beneficial virtues of honey for over 15 years. In one of his experiments in the laboratory, Dr. Dr. Molan sprinkled with honey seven types of bacteria usually responsible for infection in the wounds, all seven types of bacteria were neutralized by the precious product of the bee.
Nectar is present on the flowers of many plants, which is why we have a wide choice of varieties.
Our honey is free of colorants and preservatives
THOUSAND FLOWERS
Honey of a Thousand Flowers
The nutritive principles contained in the honey of a thousand flowers are greater than the other honeys, as they are rich in pollen of different origins. It contains many minerals and antioxidants.
The honey of a thousand flowers is good for children and for those who are growing. Pregnant women benefit from nutritional intake, as do those in convalescence and the elderly, as it strengthens and increases physical energy.
The honey of e thousand flowers it helps to calm cough, being also a good natural antibacterial.
The honey of e thousand flowers stimulates the intestine and the digestive system, as it is particularly appreciated for purifying the liver and improving circulation.
Used externally it is excellent for nourishing skin and hair, promotes the healing of burns and wounds and is therefore an excellent ingredient for natural masks and wraps.
(fonte www.cure-naturali.it)
ACACIA
Acacia’s Honey
Acacia’s honey is rich in beneficial substances and is indicated for the treatment of some diseases of the respiratory system.
Acacia’s honey is a natural sweetener and can be considered a natural energizer able to supply the nervous system with new energy.
Its high digestibility and the content of proteins, vitamins, mineral salts and amino acids also makes it an appreciated restorative.
Acacia’s honey can also be used by light diabetics, as its sugar content is largely due to fructose and therefore it does not require insulin for its metabolism.
Excellent as a remedy for stomach acid, a laxative and detoxifying action on the liver.
Some pediatricians consider acacia honey also suitable for children under 12 months as a natural sweetener.
ORANGE
Orance Honey
Orange honey is rich in vitamin B12 used to relieve fatigue and strengthens and improves appetite.
Orange honey is indicated for a relaxing and regenerative effect and helps fight anxiety and improves sleep.
The orange honey is characterized by an intense aroma, a very light color and a delicate aroma that make it perfect to replace sugar in beverages such as tea.
Orange honey is indicated for a relaxing and regenerative effect and helps fight anxiety and improves sleep.
The orange honey is characterized by an intense aroma, a very light color and a delicate aroma that make it perfect to replace sugar in beverages such as tea.
SULLA
Honey from Sulla
Sulla honey is rich in nutrients, vitamins A, B and C and mineral salts and trace elements such as zinc, iron, copper, magnesium and manganese.
Sulla honey is suitable as a natural energizer, especially for athletes.
Sulla honey has an excellent diuretic and laxative activity, also helping to regulate intestinal activity. It acts as a detoxifier of the liver and is an excellent natural tonic.
Sulla honey can be enjoyed alone leaving a teaspoon at the base of the tongue, also useful to combat throat and cough irritation, or in a glass of warm milk or a cup of tea.
HONEYDEW OF THE FOREST LUCANE
Honeydew Honey of the Forest Lucane
Honeydew honey is a substance that is collected from the leaves of trees. The insects suck the sap of the leaves, from their petioles is released a sugary liquid with a low protein content. The bees collect this sugary liquid and transform it into honeydew honey. Honeydew honey has a darker color and a less sweet taste than other honeys.
Our honeydew honey is produced in the pristine high altitude Lucane Forests far from urban and industrial areas or other sources of pollution.
Honeydew honey is recommended as a 100% natural antibiotic food. It is an excellent source of iron useful for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Honeydew honey can be a sweetener thanks to the low content of simple sugars that guarantee a lower glycemic index.
It can be used as a mineral salt supplement by preparing two tablespoons of Honeydew Honey of the Forest Lucane dissolved in half a liter of water with half a lemon. Very appreciated also with a natural yogurt, on a slice of toasted bread or with a cup of cereals in the morning.
EUCALYPTUS
Eucalyptus Honey
The amber-colored eucalyptus honey is used for its healthy properties towards the ailments of the respiratory system.
Eucalyptus honey crystallizes very quickly, has a compact consistency and a strong and intense taste. With its balsamic properties it is mainly used against coughs and diseases of the respiratory system, colds and states of inflammation.
Eucalyptus honey can fluidize mucus and catarrhs, freeing the nasal passages and the respiratory system in general.
Eucalyptus honey also contains antioxidant substances such as flavonoids which help to reduce free radicals that are responsible for cell aging. preserving the beneficial and organoleptic properties of eucalyptus honey it is advisable to use it fresh in its natural state and keep it away from heat and light.
In the kitchen it can be enjoyed together with seasoned and tasty cheeses such as Parmesan or low-fat cheeses. This honey is also indicated to accompany fish and vegetable dishes dressed with oil and lemon. Used in legume soups, in snacks and with sushi, eucalyptus honey gives a particular flavor.
CHERRY
Cherry Honey
Cherry honey has a pleasant taste of cherry, a liquid consistency and a straw yellow color and crystallizes very slowly. It has an aromatic and fruity fragrance and is indicated as a sweetener for hot drinks, yogurt or simply spread on bread or rusks.
Among the beneficial properties of cherry honey we remember the detoxifying and diuretic strength, it provides energy because it has a high energy intake, excellent as a food for sportsmen. Cherry honey is rich in vitamins and minerals and can be used as a natural tonic. Cherry honey also helps to counteract the formation of free radicals.
LINDEN
Linden Honey
Linden honey is highly prized for its sweet taste and fresh, aromatic flavor reminiscent of mountain and mint herbs. It is produced in June and has a light, amber color with yellow-green reflections.
Linden honey has an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant action. It also has an antispasmodic action, relaxes the nervous system and is used as a soothing agent to combat anxiety. Excellent natural remedy for people suffering from insomnia. It is recommended for those suffering from digestive, cardiac and circulatory problems, favoring the prevention of heart attack and thrombosis thanks to the presence of potassium and vitamins such as beta-carotene, vitamins K, B and E.
CHESTNUT
Chestnut Honey
Chestnut honey is obtained from chestnut flowers and is produced in the months between June and October. It is a dark colored honey with an aromatic smell.
Chestnut honey is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, is rich in proteins, vitamins B and C, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron. It is a very proteic honey, it is recommended to consume it in small quantities.
Chestnut honey has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is indicated in the treatment of ulcers and helps prevent infections. It has a strong antimicrobial activity against the bacteria Staffilococco aureo and Escherichia coli, and it can also act in cases of Helicobacter pylori and Candida albicans.
Chestnut honey has an excellent antioxidant capacity and contains very high levels of phenolic acid which helps fight the harmful effects of free radicals caused by pollution, smoke, pesticides, sun rays, medicines and metabolic processes in our body.
Chestnut honey, thanks to its emollient and lubricating properties, can be used in the treatment of respiratory infections, persistent coughs, sore throat and digestion problems.
SUNFLOWERS
Sunflower Honey
Sunflower honey is a little known with an intense yellow color and has a tendency to crystallize very briefly. The production of this honey in quantity and quality is greatly influenced by the vintages. Sunflower honey has a very sweet taste and is very rich in glucose. The taste of sunflower honey is light with grassy aftertaste. It has a high calorie content.
Sunflower honey is used for:
- To fight cold, fever, headache or sore throat: a tablespoon a day helps fight symptoms, sickness and lower fever;
- It favors bone calcification because it is rich in minerals like calcium and magnesium, in fact it is particularly suitable for children and the elderly;
- Lower cholesterol: a tablespoon of sunflower honey a day combined with a healthy and balanced lifestyle helps lower cholesterol levels;
- Excellent tonic, combined with some purifying teas; Combat constipation.
Honey is an excellent antibacterial and natural antibiotic: many varieties of honey contain high amounts of hydrogen peroxide.
To appreciate its bactericidal effect, the use of raw, untreated honey is ideal.
Honey also reduces the symptoms of gastric ulcers and is used to treat diarrhea.
It is also excellent against constipation because it contains a lot of fructose, a sugar capable of reaching the large intestine without being digested.
The presence of fructose gives the honey a particular sweetening effect and a prolonged energetic effect because fructose has emollient properties and remains available for our body longer.
Honey is an excellent ally for our immune system, digestive system, liver and skin and is an excellent sedatic to fight cough.
The calories in honey are about 320 kcal per 100g of product.
The Organic Honey Fattoria Donna Tina can be consumed as it is, as an ingredient in tasty recipes or as a sweetener in milk, tea, chamomile or herbal tea.
The Organic Honey Fattoria Donna Tina is a handmade product without preservatives. To preserve its goodness and organoleptic characteristics it is advisable to keep it in a cool, dry place away from light at a maximum temperature of 25 ° C until the expiry date indicated on the package. The jar, once opened, can be stored at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from light until the expiration date shown on the package.
Deadline: 24 months from the production date
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Nutritional information per 100 g (3.53 oz)
Calories 324 Kcal, Fats 0.00 g, Carbohydrates 80.3 g, Proteins 0.6 g, Salt 0.0 g.
2 Teaspoons correspond to 10 g of product
Italian honey organic
Country of origin: Italy
Ingredients: Organic Honey
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“Despite the honey is rich in important substances for our health, as each food must be consumed in the right amounts and not getting caught by excessive enthusiasm for him and should not be used as a substitute for medicines“.