Acacia honey is a special kind of honey that is characterized above all by its sweet taste. All information about this unique strain can be found here.
Acacia honey: The special taste
Both acacia and black locust have a particularly high pollen and nectar content, which attracts many bees. That is why they are also called bee pastures. The bees produce honey with a special taste from the delicious nectar:
Acacia honey is characterized by its mild and floral taste. It has a particularly intense aroma, but does not taste too sweet.
Acacia honey is light yellow to golden yellow in color and clear in consistency. If you hold the honey jar up to the light, you can see a slightly greenish tinge.
The honey variety contains a particularly large amount of fructose. Glucose, on the other hand, is only present in small amounts. This keeps the honey liquid for a long time before it crystallizes. Even after a year or two, acacia honey is usually still liquid.
In addition to fructose and glucose, acacia honey contains other important active ingredients such as trace elements, minerals and vitamins.
Compared to table sugar, honey provides more nutrients for the body, which is why it can be considered a healthier sweetener. Nevertheless, you should only use honey sparingly – also because it is a valuable raw material.
Application of acacia honey
You can use acacia honey in many different ways and individually in the kitchen:
Like any other variety, acacia honey tastes most intense on its own as a spread.
It is also suitable as a topping for waffles, pancakes or daily muesli, for example.
Due to its particularly liquid consistency, acacia honey is easy to portion. It is therefore ideal for sweetening tea, milk or other drinks.
The honey can also be mixed well in salad dressings and provides a sweet note.
Honey can develop its aroma optimally, especially in warm dishes. For example, you can use it as a sweetener for baking or to refine sauces. However, keep in mind that the health-promoting enzymes in natural honey are lost if you heat it above 40 degrees.
You can also use acacia honey in many ways as a home remedy. It contains the active ingredients inhibine and serotonin and should therefore
anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial,
prevent indigestion and bronchial problems,
help against coughs and colds, and
are suitable for mild skin care.
