Hey steemers !!
Today i'm here with an important topic " Honey & Health " , it is the first part in which i gonna write about the nutrients and the types of honey.
Nutrients :
Vitamins And Minerals. The most common nutrients found in honey are Vitamin B6,niacin, thiamine, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin. Amounts will vary according to the floral type of the honey. Honey also contains minerals such as copper, calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, and zinc.
The most popular types of honey:
There are more than 300 different types of honey , each with a unique flavor and color depending on the blossoms visited by the honeybees . as the type changes the taste and color also changes .a few are :
- Alfalfa
- Avocado
- Basswood
- Blueberry
- Wildflower
- Eucalyptus
- Orange blossom
and a lot of other.
1) Alfalfa :
Honey from this flower is white or light amber-colored and is considered good for common, everyday use.
2) Avocado :
The honey of this type is obtained when the bees suck the nectar from avocado flowers , this type of honey is of DARK color and has a rich , buttery taste.
3) Basswood :
The honey that is derived from the blossoms of this tree is noted for its watery white color and its biting taste. Avocado honey is most commonly used in dressings and sauces .
4) Blueberry :
Blueberry honey , it is not flavored , is not honey with blueberries added . it is actually obtained by the honey bees. Honeybees suck the nectar of blueberry flowers . it has a very rich taste ,and has amber color. and used in kitchen , mostly in baking and in sauces.
5) Wild flowers :
The honey , is obtained through wild flowers . the honey of this type is of dark color and very rich taste.
6) Eucalyptus :
Eucalyptus honey is as varied as the species of plant from which it comes. It has a wide variety of color and flavor. It is best used in making sauces and dressings, and in baking.
7) Orange blossom :
Orange blossom honey is can be pure or mixed with nectar from other nearby citrus flowers, such as lemon and lime. It is highly prized as a table honey and is also often used to bake cakes and cookies .
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