According to its beneficial properties, acacia is considered to be one of the most valuable types of honey. It attracts by smell, taste, color. What plant is a honey plant, about the beneficial properties and contraindications of acacia honey we will discuss in this article.
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Taste and color
Acacia honey is the lightest of all species. With a similar composition, it differs in color depending on the honey-bearing plant - white or yellow acacia. In the first case, it is transparent, after crystallization acquires a white color, has a fine-grained structure. In the second - it gets a light yellow, lemon color with a slightly green tinge. In fresh pumping, it is very liquid. In this respect, it is a little thicker for water.
Taste and aroma gentle, aggravated after swallowing. The floral sweetness of this species cannot be confused with anything.
Ingredients: vitamins and minerals
A distinctive feature of acacia honey is its high fructose content, which is the sweetest natural substance. Its composition is as follows:
| composition | % |
| fructose | 40 |
| glucose | 36 |
| water | 19 |
| polysaccharides | 8 |
| cane sugar, ash, organic acids other substances | 7 |
Acacia honey contains the following trace elements:
- Manganese;
- Nickel;
- Chromium;
- Copper;
- Boron;
- Tin;
- Zinc and others.
Mineral substances are represented by salts:
- Sodium;
- Phosphorus;
- Calcium;
- Yoda;
- Gland.
From organic acids you will find malic, lactic, citric, oxalic, tartaric.
The richness of vitamins makes the product just a pantry of health due to the presence of vitamin C (up to 2 mg), A (carotene), folic acid, PP (0.2 g), H (biotin), B2 (0.5 g), E and K, other vitamins.
100 g contains up to 3% of proteins, more than 77% of carbohydrates. And now let's talk about the benefits of acacia honey.
Useful properties and contraindications of white acacia honey
Allergy sufferers use it freely, since there is no negative reaction after taking it. For its use there are practically no contraindications. Acacia honey has an antimicrobial effect. Due to the presence in its composition of enzymes, it has a positive effect on digestion. It is very nutritious (336 kilocalories per 100 g of product). It is used in medicine, cosmetology, cooking. And there are at least a hundred recipes for its proper preparation.
Benefit and harm
Due to the fact that acacia is high-calorie, its use should be moderate. A day for an adult to eat 80-90 grams. The child consumes three times less.These norms should not be exceeded, as the benefit turns into harm, especially for a young organism.
Neglect of these warnings is fraught with impaired metabolism and adverse effects on the autonomic nervous system. For each person, the dosage of daily consumption is selected individually.
About honey plant
Acacia honey is harvested in the southern regions of the country early due to the fact that the honey plant is an acacia, which blooms in May. It is in these areas that it is distributed, so the product is obtained without impurities. This honey plant blooms for two weeks, and the collection of pollen and nectar takes about ten days.
Despite such a short time, the bees have time to produce honey in large volumes. For example, 700-800 kg of product are obtained from one hectare of acacia plantations. It is important not to miss such a short flowering period and to hope for good weather during this period.
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Storage conditions
Store in any room: ground, semi-basement, basement. It is stored in a hermetically sealed container in storage rooms, on balconies, summer kitchens. This product does not require a special place. The temperature should not exceed +39 and -35 degrees, since above this temperature its quality is lost, and at lower temperatures this bee product freezes.
To maintain the liquid state, honey is stored at a temperature of 18-20 degrees Celsius. But in this case, the risk of activation of specific bacteria increases, which will lead to its fermentation.
After the onset of crystallization, it is preferable to select a storage temperature in the range from +5 to +10 degrees.
If honey is not closed hermetically, then the humidity also plays a big role. With increased humidity, it sours. The optimum moisture content is 60%.
Avoid prolonged exposure to honey in direct sunlight, otherwise its structure is disturbed. For long-term storage, use hermetically sealed glass dishes. Plastic and metal are not suitable for this. It can remain liquid for a long time and practically does not sugar.
Medicinal properties of acacia honey
The healing properties of honey are just amazing. It is used in children with enuresis. For this spoon product is used before bedtime. No need to wash down. Honey during sleep absorbs excess moisture. With ulcers and gastritis, it also helps - heals the affected areas of the mucous membrane.
It will also help with hypertension and improve the work of the heart, blood vessels. It helps to heal the eyes. Vision improves even thanks to simple gadgets. It helps the functioning of the liver and kidneys.
May honey is valued for its healing and taste properties. And its distinguishing feature is its ability to stay in a liquid state for a long time. and amazingly beautiful color attracts consumers even more.
And finally, a video that shows how to collect white acacia honey.
I did not know that acacia honey can be used by allergies. And also that he helps kids with enuresis.
But from many connoisseurs of honey, I have often heard that this sort of honey is considered “unclean”.Firstly, due to the fact that bees collect it from acacias, which are located next to the dwelling - a question of environmental friendliness.
And, secondly, it is common and it is often forged (it remains liquid for a year and two, and it also does not happen). How to distinguish real acacia honey, maybe there are some ways?
Anna, we have an article on how to determine real honey or not https://myfarm.desigusxpro.com/en/pchelu/pchelovodstvo/productu/med/kachestvo-i-naturalnost.html
Anna, I also knew little about this honey. It turned out to be the best honey. They even chase him in the market. Acacia honey is a deficit and a kind of luxury. Health to you your family.