WILD APPLE HONEY 250 g

Oltresole forest honeydew honey is an Italian artisanal product obtained from beehives located in pristine woods in northern Italy. The product is stored in special silos to maintain its organoleptic quality and is transferred to the jar only at the last moment before being consumed. With the typical smell of caramel and bark and dark amber color, it has an aromatic creaminess: Oltresole forest honeydew honey contains all the flavors of the woods and mountains of our territory. It is a less sweet and more spicy artisan product than traditional nectar and is therefore the right alternative to experiment with new taste combinations. Ideal for spreading on hot bread in the morning but especially for pairing with aged and salty cheeses to create an interesting flavor contrast. PAIRING: Thanks to its mild sweetening power, Oltresole Honeydew Honey can be enjoyed with coffee or simply spread on a slice of toast. For a tasty aperitif, combine it with a platter of cheeses such as Pecorino di Montagna, Gorgonzola Murianengo and Castelmagno. WELLNESS AND HEALTH: Honeydew honey has a lower glycemic index than other types of honey and is recommended for those with reduced glucose tolerance. Like all types of honey, it has antibacterial and soothing qualities and is in fact an excellent natural remedy to calm coughs and soothe airways disorders. Thanks to the higher content of mineral salts and trace elements including iron, manganese, potassium and magnesium, it boasts a high nutritional power compared to nectar honey. The olysaccharides help the physiological functioning of the gastrointestinal system while the polyphenols help the body defend itself from oxidative stress that causes cellular aging. FUN FACT: honeydew honey is obtained precisely from honeydew and not from a nectar. Honeydew is a sugary and sticky substance that forms on the vegetation, in particular on the leaves of trees in the vicinity of colonies of aphids and other insects that feed on the sap of these plants. The bees then collect this substance and process it, transforming it into honeydew honey. The small insects that produce honeydew are found mainly on the leaves of Linden Oak Maple and Fir. Generally this is used by bees in periods or in places where the production of nectars is scarce. Honeydew honey is also called forest honey precisely because it is a product that generally comes from woods and forests.