This honey is from the Calluna species of heath. A characteristic is its tangy, jelly-like composition and the colour has a orange/light brown tone (not candied). Firstly, the honey is loosened by the beekeeper using a special instrument and then the honey is extracted from the honeycomb through centrifugal force. By stirring, the stiff, jelly-like honey becomes liquid. If it is left to stand, it will return to its original state. This special characteristic of the heath honey is noted to have a distinct amount of protein. Compared to other types of honey, the heath honey has a high amount of fructose and quite a high water content. The taste has a strong aroma, even tangy, and cannot be mistaken with other varieties of honey.
This honey from the heath also becomes hard after awhile and the composition can be slightly fine-grained. This is a natural process and confirms the quality of the honey.
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