Orange (Citrus) blossom honey

Orange (citrus) blossom honey is a monofloral honey primarily produced by bees that collect nectar from orange tree blossoms. Orange blossom honey is popular where orange groves are abundant. It is used as a sweetener in a variety of foods and beverages and is also enjoyed on its own or spread. 

Orange blossom honey is known for its antibacterial properties and is believed to have several health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and improving digestion.

Taste: Intense flavor

Aroma: has a distinctive citrusy aroma 

Color: light to medium amber

Crystallization: This honey crystallizes very quickly therefore, it is recommended to be consumed in a short time.

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References:

Haynie, J. D., & French, R. B. (1964). Some Factors Affecting the Coloration of Citrus Honey. The Florida Entomologist, 47(3), 195–199. https://doi.org/10.2307/3493324

Adriane Alexandre Machado De-Melo, Ligia Bicudo de Almeida-Muradian, María Teresa Sancho & Ana Pascual-Maté (2018) Composition and properties of Apis mellifera honey: A review, Journal of Apicultural Research, 57:1, 5-37, DOI: 10.1080/00218839.2017.1338444

Eleftherios Alissandrakis, Petros A. Tarantilis, Paschalis C. Harizanis, and Moschos Polissiou, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2007 55 (20), 8152-8157, DOI: 10.1021/jf071442y

Koning, Ross E. “Honeybee Biology”. Plant Physiology Website. 1994. http://koning.ecsu.ctstateu.edu/plants_human/bees/bees.html

Mărgăoan, R., Topal, E., Balkanska, R., Yücel, B., Oravecz, T., Cornea-Cipcigan, M., & Vodnar, D. C. (2021). Monofloral Honeys as a Potential Source of Natural Antioxidants, Minerals and Medicine. Antioxidants, 10(7), 1023. MDPI AG. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antiox10071023

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