EUCALYPTUS HONEY 250 g

Oltresole Eucalyptus Honey is an Italian artisan product. The consistency of this honey is compact and the color is amber that turns towards gray with an even more compact consistency. Its crystallization takes place in a few months and the particle size is very fine. The flavor is strong, intense and particularly balsamic: for some it recalls mushrooms, wood and curry while others feel the taste of helichrysum and licorice candies. However, the taste is not too sweet and the acidity is also moderate. Eucalyptus honey is mainly used against coughs and to counteract common colds. With its particular and spicy flavor it is perfect to accompany very aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano to make Yogurt more delicious and to sweeten tea. PAIRING: Eucalyptus honey is however also widely used in cooking. Certainly interesting are the combinations with aged cheeses such as parmesan and parmesan but also with fresh and low-fat cheeses such as primo sale. Its consumption is also recommended in association with low-fat yogurt or as an accompaniment to first and second courses based on fish and vegetables. Eucalyptus honey is also often used to make accompanying sweet and sour sauces. Finally, it is recommended to consume it dissolved in herbal teas and teas with a strong taste, especially those based on ginger and cinnamon. This combination is particularly suitable in the coldest months of the year to counteract common colds. WELLNESS AND HEALTH: It is widely used to combat seasonal ailments such as colds and sore throats. It can also be a valuable ally against cough and phlegm by exerting a fluidifying and mucolytic action. In order to increase its effectiveness, eucalyptus honey is often taken in association with a few drops of the essential oil of the same name, the effectiveness of which against bacteria and viruses has been proven by several studies. Eucalyptus honey is also attributed antipyretic properties as well as being suitable for those with constipation and urinary tract problems. FUN FACT: Eucalyptus honey, as the name already suggests, is produced by bees from an evergreen plant native to Oceania the Eucalyptus (botanical name deriving from the Greek "well" and "hide" due to the fact that its flowers are entirely hidden by the petals until the moment of flowering) imported into Europe only in the 19th century.