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Honey is made by bees from flower nectar. It is mainly used to sweeten food. But it also has a number of health benefits. Honey is made up of around 80% sugar (glucose, fructose, maltose) and 20% water. Honey also contains pollen residues, a source of vitamins (B1 to B9), trace elements (potassium, magnesium, calcium, etc.), proteins, lipids, acids and enzymes. This rich composition gives it many virtues:

Antiseptic and antibiotic properties
Anti-inflammatory and healing properties
Antitussive properties
Digestive properties
Antioxidant properties

Many types of honey can be found on market stalls. As tastes evolve, here are some of the most popular.

Chemical composition of honey

Honey is mainly made up of carbohydrates, accounting for around 80% of its total composition. These sugars, such as glucose, fructose and maltose, are easily assimilated by the body, making them a rapid source of energy. The remainder of honey is made up of :

Water: Around 20%, which contributes to its liquid or semi-solid texture.
Pollen: Contains vitamins (B1 to B9), enzymes and amino acids.
Minerals and trace elements: Potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron and others, which vary according to floral origin and production region.
Organic acids: give honey its slightly acidic taste.
Natural enzymes: Such as amylase and invertase, which aid the digestion of sugars.
Antioxidants: Flavonoids and phenolic compounds, responsible for its cell-protective properties.

Monofloral honeys:

This category of honeys has a distinctive taste that evokes the flower from which each is made.

Acacia honey, for example, is a blond, liquid honey with a delicate taste that does not distort tea and, in addition to promoting intestinal transit, is not contraindicated for diabetics.
Chestnut honey, on the other hand, is a dark, very liquid honey with an extremely powerful aroma and taste. Its properties make it an excellent vein tonic.
Rosemary honey, renowned for its liver-boosting and stimulating properties, is yellowish with a fruity flavor. It's also a good winter ally.
Lavender honey is clear when liquid, but rapidly crystallizes and becomes whitish. Highly aromatic, it also has a positive effect on cardiac and respiratory disorders.
Heather honey, brown and full-flavored, is a well-known anti-anemic and antiseptic.
Other honeys, such as oak honey, eucalyptus honey and rapeseed honey, also have their own specific tastes and properties.

Polyfloral honeys:

Other honeys are named after the way they are cultivated. For example, some honeys known as " mountain honeys " come from the flowers of high-altitude meadows, and therefore have the properties of several plants, as well as pronounced flavors. The color of this honey can range from brown to whitish, depending on the concentration of oak and box honeydew in the region. The term "all-flower honey" refers to honey harvested at the end of each season and grown over several flowering seasons. Its taste reflects the flowers of the entire region from which it comes.

As their name suggests, spring and summer honeys are obtained from flowers blooming in these seasons. The former is clear and has a delicate aroma derived from a variety of trees, from box and acacia flowers to lime blossom. The second comes from a variety of summer flowers, including lavender, sunflower and honeysuckle.

Highly prized honeys:

The honey market is constantly expanding. Indeed, changes in agriculture have led to the gradual disappearance of clover, sainfoin and alfalfa honeys, once highly prized. With time, and the introduction of other varieties and flavors from France's neighboring countries and overseas departments, we're learning about other crops.

From Italy, for example, arbutus honey is renowned for its slight bitterness and is much appreciated by gourmets. Introduced to the market in the last decade, metcalfa honey, a luscious, fruity brown honey, is mainly grown in the Mediterranean. Fir honey is a dark, even blackish honey, much in demand for its mild taste.

What hive products can I find on the Soin-et-Nature website?

Soin-et-Nature offers a selection of products from the hive, recognized for their natural benefits to health and well-being. Here are the categories available:

To enjoy a natural food rich in benefits, organic honey provides energy, soothing and antioxidant properties while respecting organic production.
To stimulate the immune system and revitalize the body, royal jelly offers an exceptional concentration of essential nutrients.
To naturally protect and soothe the body, propolis is a powerful ally thanks to its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
For a product of excellence that respects the environment, organic royal jelly guarantees the highest standards of quality and purity.

These hive products available on Soin-et-Nature allow you to take full advantage of nature's treasures, while supporting your health and well-being on a daily basis.