Bulgarian Honey Types

Acacia Honey

In spite of its sweetness, Acacia honey has a very low sucrose content and a high fructose level, so it is the best choice for diabetics. It is known for its therapeutic qualities because it cleanses the liver, conditions the intestines, and is beneficial for the respiratory system due to antibacterial properties – another benefit of honey. Acacia honey is a clear, pale yellow and has a thick, sticky, liquid consistency. The honey has a mildly sweet, slightly floral flavor that does not alter the taste of beverages it is added to. Acacia honey is very easily absorbed by the body and eating high-quality natural honey regularly is an extremely healthy habit.

Linden Honey

Linden honey is a premiere honey. It has a wide range of applications. It is primarily used as a diaphoretic in treating colds and fevers. Linden honey’s anti-bacterial quality makes it ideal for the control of inflammation of respiratory organs. It is also used a fortifying agent and it supports the heart. It is applied externally to help heal festering sores on the skin, eczema, and burns. The natural sugars in the honey have prebiotic effect, feeding the good bacteria in digestive system. Linden Honey aroma is woody, pharmacy and fresh, also described as mint, balsamic, menthol and camphor. It has low acidity, medium sweet and sometimes a light bitterness. It has a persistent aftertaste and is slightly astringent. The crystallization rate is medium to fast with fine to medium sized crystals. Other aromatic notes: spicy-thyme, mentholated, geranium, hay, phenolic.

Wildflower Honey

The health benefits of wildflower honey are many due to its nutrients rich content and anti-microbial properties. The bees are provided with thousands plant species to collect nectar from. One third of these species are used as herbs in the medicine (Camomile, Melissa, Oregano, Thistle, Thyme, Hawthorn, etc). Wildflower Honey has distinctly floral undertones. In fact, the wildflower honey can never be the same because it combines the unique combination of different plants from which the bees have taken the nectar. The biggest advantage of a honey bouquet, however, is the unique richness of flavors and aromas it possesses.

Black Forest Honey - Honeydew

Black Forest Honey contains minerals such as iron, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and calcium. Honeydew is a good source of vitamins that include niacin, riboflavin, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6. Forest Honey contains nutraceuticals, which are very effective for the removal of free radicals from the body. As a result, our body immunity is improved against many conditions, even potentially fatal ones like cancer or heart disease. Honeydew Honey is dark in color, with a similar taste to golden syrup or treacle. It has less aroma compared to blossom honey, and it’s far richer in water.

Lavender Honey

Many honey connoisseurs consider Lavender Honey to be the best honey in the world. In addition to its culinary uses, lavender honey, can be used medicinally as it is rich in numerous health-boosting compounds, from anti-fungal substances to flavonoids and phenolic acids such as naringenin, luteolin, gallic acid, and caffeic acid. Lavender honey contains also the primary amino acid of our body – tyrosine. This makes it very useful for treat depression, anxiety and fatigue. Lavender Honey is a premium honey. Flowery, pleasant, well balanced and rounded, very fine honey aroma and the delicate floral scent with an evident Lavender component. It has a very persistent medium sweet taste that grows with the finish.