Oak honey is a special Greek honey collected from forested areas with wild oak trees. It is a honeydew honey (not flower honey), with a very dark color — almost black — and a particularly rich, “earthy” flavor, which makes it special.
It stands out for its low sugar content and high concentration of antioxidants, minerals (potassium, magnesium, iron), and trace elements. Thanks to its nutritional characteristics, it is an excellent choice for those who desire a honey with strong beneficial properties.
Without any addition or processing — 100% pure Greek oak honey.
What is oak honey?
It is honey produced from the honeydew of acorns (and not from flower nectar). It is characterized by a dark color, intense flavor and high nutritional value.
Quality characteristics
Characteristics of Oak Honey
- Taste: Oak Honey is distinguished by its not strongly sweet, but rich and rich taste. Its special taste personality makes it special among the different varieties of honey.
- Colour: This honey usually presents a dark color, which reflects its rich composition and its origin from the oak.
- Perfume: It has a mild but rich aroma, which gives a pleasant sensation and enhances its taste experience.
- Crystallization: Due to its properties, Oak Honey is difficult to crystallize.
Oak Honey is an excellent choice for those who appreciate the richest and most special flavors in honey, offering a unique culinary experience.
What does oak honey combine with?
Oak honey, with its characteristic taste and dark color, offers many possibilities of combinations. Its rich taste and high sugar content make it ideal for many uses.
Ways to use oak honey:
- Cheeses: Oak honey goes well with cheeses such as gruyere, feta, roquefort and goat cheese. It creates a wonderful combination of sweet and salty.
- Fruits: It combines beautifully with fruits such as apples, pears, bananas and nuts.
- Yoghurt: It adds a hint of sweetness and depth of flavor to yogurt.
- Tea: Oak honey is ideal for sweetening your tea, especially herbal teas.
- Alcoholic beverages: It can be used to make cocktails or sweeten whiskey.
- Sauces: It adds a unique flavor to sauces for meat or vegetables.
- Baking: It can be used in marinades for meat, in sauces for roasts or as a glaze for roasted vegetables.
- Doughs: Adds a natural sweetness and moisture to bread or pastry doughs.
Recipes you can try:
- Toast with cheese and honey: Spread a slice of bread with cream or feta cheese and add a spoonful of oak honey.
- Yogurt with honey and nuts: A healthy and tasty breakfast or snack.
- Crepes with honey and fruit: Serve your crepes with oak honey and fresh seasonal fruit.
- Marinade for chicken: Combine oak honey with mustard, garlic and herbs for a delicious marinade.
- Roast Sauce: Mix oak honey with soy sauce, vinegar and a little red pepper for a bittersweet sauce.
Why choose oak honey?
- Natural sweetness: Oak honey is a natural sweetener with a low glycemic index.
- Rich in nutrients: It contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
- Unique taste: The taste of oak honey is more bitter and less sweet than other types of honey, offering a unique experience.
Advice: To enjoy all the flavors of oak honey, try it at room temperature.
Frequent questions
Why is oak honey so dark?
Oak honey is a honeydew honey, which is why it is naturally very dark in color.
Does oak honey sweeten?
Due to its low glucose content, it is more difficult to sugarify than other honeys. If it does sugarify, it is a natural phenomenon.
When is oak honey harvested?
It is collected during the summer, from late June to August.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, for children over one year old.
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