The pine honey is one of the most nutritious and popular honeys of Greek nature. It is produced from the honeydew secreted by the pine trees of Greek forests, resulting in a rich composition, low sugar content and intense aroma.
It is characterized by a thick texture, dark golden brown color and mild, pleasant flavor that is perfect for both sweet and savory preparations. pine honey It is rich in minerals (potassium, magnesium, iron), trace elements and enzymes that make it particularly beneficial for health.
Thanks to its low glucose content, it does not crystallize easily and maintains its thick form for a long time.
Product of Greek origin
No additives, no preservatives — 100% natural honey.
What is pine honey?
It is produced from the honeydew of pine trees and not from flowers. It has high nutritional value, rich aroma and low sugar content.
Quality characteristics
Characteristics of Honey Pine
- Taste: Pine honey is distinguished by its non-sweet taste, which is due to the low concentration of sugars. It offers a full and sub-sweet taste experience.
- Colour: It has a characteristic dark color, which can range from dark yellow to light brown. The color may be lighter and clearer depending on the season of production.
- Perfume: It has a special and spicy aroma, which is often likened to the aroma of iodine, giving a unique aesthetic experience.
- Crystallization: Shows a slow rate of crystallization, due to the low natural glucose content, maintaining its liquid form for a long time.
What does pine honey combine with?
Pine honey, with its unique flavor and many beneficial properties, is an excellent ingredient that can upgrade many recipes. Let's look at some tasty combinations:
Combinations in food and drinks:
- Cheeses: Pine 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: Pine honey is ideal for sweetening your tea, especially herbal tea.
- Alcoholic beverages: It can be used to make cocktails or sweeten whiskey.
- Sauces: It adds a unique flavor to sauces for meat or vegetables.
Recipes you can try:
- Toast with cheese and honey: Spread a slice of bread with cream or feta cheese and add a spoonful of pine honey.
- Yogurt with honey and nuts: A healthy and tasty breakfast or snack.
- Crepes with honey and fruit: Serve your crepes with pine honey and fresh seasonal fruit.
- Marinade for chicken: Combine pine honey with mustard, garlic and herbs for a delicious marinade.
- Roast Sauce: Mix pine honey with soy sauce, vinegar and a little red pepper for a bittersweet sauce.
Why choose pine honey?
- Natural sweetness: Pine honey is a natural sweetener with a low glycemic index.
- Rich in nutrients: It contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
- Unique taste: The taste of pine honey is more bitter and less sweet than other types of honey, offering a unique experience.
- Beneficial properties: Pine honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Advice: To enjoy all the flavors of pine honey, try it at room temperature.
Frequent questions
What is the difference from other honeys?
Pine honey is thicker, with a more subtle sweetness and lower sugar content.
Does pine honey crystallize?
Not easily. Its natural composition and low glucose content delay crystallization.
What are the health benefits of pine honey?
Rich in minerals and antioxidants, it strengthens the body and is an excellent natural source of energy.
How do I store it?
In a cool, shady place, in a well-closed container.
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