Organic Beechwood honey (Honeydew)
Organic Beechwood honey originates from the mountain-based forests of New Zealand's South Island.
The sweet aromatic sap is sourced from the beechwood trees and
collected by bees. Once in the hive, the process begins of turning the
sap into honey. The apiarist extracts the Honeydew Honey from the wax
at very low temperatures.
Depending on when it is harvested, in the spring or autumn, colors and
taste can be quite different. Unlike the Manuka honey, beechwood honey
is liquid in texture.
Beechwood honey has the richest mineral content of all honeys.
Calcium Zinc Magnesium Copper Manganese Iron Selenium
Chromium Sodium
Oligosaccharides
Another feature of New Zealand’s beechwood honey is the presence of
Oligosaccharides (complex sugars) in greater levels than average floral honeys.
Oligosaccharides are known as prebiotics because they help promote the
growth of friendly bacteria that help balance microflora in the human
gastrointestinal tract, particularly after treatment with antibiotics.
Beechwood honeys in general are normally low in glucose and they
are also lower in fructose than flower honeys. This low glucose and
fructose is supplemented by higher levels of more complex sugars, such
as maltose and melezitose. This has the effect of reducing the tendency
to crystallize. Beechwood honey is likewise very slow crystallizing and
in fact some beechwood honeys never crystallize.
High in Antioxidants
New Zealand beechwood honey is known to have higher levels of
antioxidants than most other flower honeys. In a study at Lincoln
University, NZ, Forest honey had the highest levels of polyphenolics,
one of the most significant classes of antioxidant compounds.
Additionally, using the ABTS and ORAC methods for antioxidant
calculation.
Forest honey consistently ranked near the top of 10 monofloral honey
varieties tested.
The results of these three tests indicates that New Zealand beechwood
honey has one of the highest levels of antioxidants of all New Zealand
honeys. Another high ranking honey was Manuka honey.
How to use Beechwood Honey
Try our Organic beechwood honey mixed into : Smoothies , Sauces , Hot drinks, marinades. Or simply by the teaspoonful.
To order the Beechwood honey and other Great Wedderspoon products please call
1888 256 6603
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