White honey got its name from its color. Does it have this shade since the nectar was collected by the bees, or is there any change in the product and could it turn white? More on this later.

Product features

Not many people know what aromatic white honey is made of and whether it has any benefits. And the answer is simple: the light honey product is produced as a result of processing nectar from certain melliferous plants, such as acacia, raspberry, linden, white clover, camel thorn, cotton and many others. The color of a healthy treat changes. Initially, it may have a light yellow, light green tint, or be completely transparent. And he can become light only after it is sugared. This is the answer for those wondering why honey quickly thickened and turned white. This does not mean that a fake was caught.

Note! The name of the type of honey does not imply that the product will be white. As a rule, it has yellow, grayish hues. As a result of the crystallization process, nectar will not lose its taste; on the contrary, it will have beneficial properties.

Since light honey belongs to the monofloral species (collected mostly from one plant variety), it is not widely used in nature.

What kind of honey is white

The name unites all types of light honey. Their properties and qualities may differ: in color, smell, taste, composition. This is due to the composition of the plant nectar collected by the bees.

Raspberry honey

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Some of them belong to the common ones, produced by bees constantly. It can be sweet clover honey or rapeseed. The most effective healing properties and the best taste are inherent in raspberry, linden without impurities, as well as angelica, white acacia. So what is white honey?

Crimson

Raspberry honey is one of the rarest honey. Its taste is distinguished by the softness, flavor and aroma that are characteristic of raspberries. Although berry bushes grow in many places, this species is rare without impurities. Experienced beekeepers note that as soon as the raspberry blossom begins, the bees stop paying attention to other plants. The main value of this useful sweetness is its medicinal properties, which help to resist colds and diseases of the respiratory system. A bee product of this variety will help with disorders of the nervous and immune systems.

Lime

This type of honey is formed from nectar collected from the flowering linden tree. The fresh linden product has a unique, slightly pungent but pleasant smell and unusual taste. Its light yellow hue resembles the color of amber. You can find lime honey with a slightly greenish tint, which turns out to be liquid and transparent. The crystallization process is intense, due to which the product is able to harden quickly.

Important! Honey is able to have a beneficial effect on the human body due to the linden blossom, which is an excellent remedy in the fight against colds. It promotes intense sweating, lowering temperature, and counteracts infection.

From white sweet clover

The white sweet clover plant is a honey plant, from which bees get a lot of pollen and nectar.Sweet clover honey has a characteristic vanilla aroma; it tastes sweet and tart. This species has a huge amount of nutrients and trace elements. Therefore, it is not surprising that this dessert is the most delicious and healthy for the body. The product is easy to store, crystallization takes place slowly, over time it becomes more viscous.

Lime

From flowers of white acacia

This type of honey has a very delicate and sweet taste, the product is fragrant and pleasant. It is strikingly different from others, since it can remain in a liquid state for a long time. Acacia honey initially resembles water in consistency, as it is colorless. Due to its high fructose content and small amount of sucrose, it does not become sugar for a long time. After the crystallization process, it looks like a light, fine-grained mass.

Traditional medicine uses it to treat diabetes. Insulin is not needed for the product to be absorbed. They also treat disorders of the nervous system, eye diseases. Acacia honey is able to normalize hormonal balance in women. The product is not capable of causing allergic reactions; children can also use it without fear.

White Bashkir

Bashkir honey is also unique in its own way, because it is collected by bees in forests where there are many medicinal herbs. It is distinguished by its density, practically does not contain water, is transparent in appearance, it can also be of a pale yellow hue. It is characterized by vivid healing properties that are appreciated by gourmets from all over the world.

White Bashkir

More than 350 plants are pollinated during the harvest of this product. Approximately 40 of them are able to have a healing effect, and therefore have a lot of weight in the beekeepers' trade. The properties of nectar include:

  • improving the functioning of the immune system;
  • neutralization of cold symptoms;
  • helps to increase blood pressure;
  • improves skin condition;
  • has an anti-inflammatory effect.

How to distinguish real honey from fake

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To buy a real product, you need to pay attention to several main factors:

  • Consistency. The mass of honey is homogeneous, there should be no various impurities and stratification in it. The consistency of the young product, which was harvested in the summer, differs from the already candied delicacy. It is more liquid, which distinguishes it from the later one, which turns out to be thick and takes on a light, dull color.
  • Fluidity. This factor is relevant when testing fresh honey treats. To assess the quality, you need to scoop up the mass with a spoon, lifting it up. Good honey should stretch, drain for a long time in a neat thin stream, which should not burst, forming a slide. The last drop does not flow down, but returns to the spoon.
  • Taste. Natural honey has a sweet taste, it is pleasant and tart, but the aftertaste should have a hint of bitterness. If the product is of high quality, after its use, the throat should slightly tickle.
  • Aroma. Many people distinguish natural honey from adulterated by its aroma. Real nectar has a floral, unobtrusive, pleasant smell, and fake nectar has a sugary sharp aroma, you can smell caramel.

From flowers of white acacia

What does white bloom mean on fresh honey in a jar? The naturalness of the product is first of all, as well as the beginning of the crystallization process, which occurs (if the dessert is natural) on top of the container.

How to store

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It is not enough to buy a real product, you need to keep it longer, because it is not cheap:

  • Temperature. Storing honey dessert at room temperature can lead to the fact that it will sour, as a result of which it will be spoiled. High temperatures have a detrimental effect on the product, so it is best to store the nectar in a cool place.
  • Sunlight. The sweetness must be protected from direct sunlight, as this helps to reduce the useful properties of the product and the duration of its shelf life.
  • Cold storage.If there are other options for preserving honey, then it is not necessary to put it in the refrigerator. You can also store healthy nectar in your basement. If the first method is chosen, then you need to monitor the temperature and humidity.

Honey is a healthy and natural dessert that is relevant at all times. After all, it is not only tasty, but also has many useful properties, is able to treat many diseases and is an excellent prevention of some ailments. The main thing is to buy a suitable and real look and ensure it is properly preserved.