Chestnut Honey – I.K. Archangels – Mount Athos

Description

Mount Athos Chestnut Honey from the Holy Cell of Archangels

Mount Athos Chestnut Honey is a genuine natural product that stands out for its authentic taste and purity. It is collected from the hives located in the pristine forests of Athos by the monks of Mount Athos. With special care and dedication, the monks from the Holy Cell of Archangels tend to the hives and produce pure and unadulterated Chestnut Honey.

Mount Athos Chestnut Honey: Uses

The Athonite Chestnut Honey has a strong and intense flavor and is highly aromatic, with a lasting fragrance. The taste and aroma of Chestnut Honey are so powerful and distinctive that a small amount is enough to overpower the taste of other types of honey. Mount Athos Chestnut Honey has a moderate sweetness. Therefore, it can be eaten on its own or used as a sweetener in hot beverages. It is also perfect for combining with different flavors. It makes a wonderful accompaniment to roasted meats and smoked cheeses.
Thanks to its high fructose content and low glucose levels, Athonite Chestnut Honey remains in liquid form without crystallizing for an extended period, from one to two years.

Chestnut Honey from Mount Athos: Properties

Mount Athos Chestnut Honey is particularly nutritious due to its high pollen content. Research has shown that Chestnut Honey has significant antimicrobial properties against various microorganisms, such as staphylococcus, enterococcus, Helicobacter pylori, and both types of candida. It also has strong bacteriostatic action, which is due to the ability of chestnut flower honey to prevent the development of bacterial infections in humans.

Chestnut Honey has a slightly bitter taste, which means it contains fewer sugars compared to other honey varieties. According to beekeepers, the sugars in Chestnut Honey have a higher percentage of fructose and a lower percentage of glucose. Fructose is the substance typically used to prepare sweeteners for diabetics, and specifically, the fructose in honey is absorbed better by the body. For this reason, chestnut honey is recommended for elderly individuals and those with blood sugar issues. The above information is not medical advice and is provided for informational purposes only.

The chestnut bloom on Mount Athos is favored by mild weather conditions and rainy days. The bees store pollen, which is crucial for raising their brood later in the pine. The flowering period in early June, lasting for about twelve days if the weather permits, is significant for the hives.

Origin: Holy Cell of Archangels (Sabbion), Holy Monastery of Hilandar
Net Weight: 950g