types of honey
Honey types are primarily classified by the type of flower the nectar is collected from.
The types of honey are namely Clover Honey, Buckwheat Honey, Acacia Honey, Manuka Honey, Wildflower Honey, Tupelo Honey, Orange Blossom Honey, Sourwood Honey, Linden Honey, Sage Honey, Eucalyptus Honey, Avocado Honey, Blueberry Honey, Dandelion Honey, Fireweed Honey, Heather Honey, Macadamia Nut Honey and Palmetto Honey.
Clover Honey
Clover honey, originally came from New Zealand and Canada is the most popular honey in America. It is floral and sweet with a sour aftertaste. Clover honey has strong antioxidant properties with high amounts of flavonols and phenolic acids. Clover honey makes a fine ingredient for baking, sauces and dressings.
Buckwheat Honey
This all-American honey is produced in a number of Northern states, including New York and Ohio. Buckwheat honey is very high in antioxidants and is known for its antibacterial power. Buckwheat honey is an excellent choice to treat coughs and sore throats, it’s said to help lower cholesterol levels, and it’s one of the varieties most often used for wound and skin care. Buckwheat honey is a popular honey among connoisseurs. It is good for preparing marinades and mead.
Acacia Honey
Acacia honey is very sweet type of honey with floral accents and a pure honey flavor. Acacia honey is high in flavonoids. The antioxidants helps to fight heart diseases and even some forms of cancer. Acacia honey is used as a treatment or preventative for acne and other skin conditions because of its antibacterial power.
Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is a rare, dark-colored honey, produced in New Zealand from the flowers of the Tea Tree bush. Makuna honey, according to studies, is an extremely effective treatment for wounds, and the FDA has actually approved its use for that purpose. The honey is often used to promote the healing of burns and even diabetic ulcers. Manuka honey uses also include the reduction of inflammation in IBS and ulcerative colitis patients, those with acne, and potentially, patients with cystic fibrosis.
Wildflower Honey
Wildflower honey can be made from the nectar of many different types of wildflowers. The color, taste and intensity of wildflower honey can vary considerably depending on nectar sources which vary with the seasons, but it’s most often fruity and light. Wildflower honey is primarily the basic antioxidant and cough suppressant.
Tupelo Honey
Tupelo honey is produced in Florida’s and Georgia’s remote swamps. It is one of the mildest and expensive honey in the world. Tupelo honey has associated benefits of antibacterial and antioxidant effects.
Orange Blossom Honey
Orange blossom honey originated in Spain and Mexico but is now produced in warmer climates like Southern California, Texas and Florida. It is a light and mild honey with a citrus taste. Orange blossom honey is high in natural antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties which also support the body’s immune system. Orange blossom honey is a good addition to any healthy diet.
Sourwood Honey
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Linden Honey
Linden honey is primarily produced in Europe, where it is also known as lime honey. It is also known as basswood honey in America. Linden honey is a light-yellow honey. It delicate and delicious with a hint of herbs in its aroma. Linden honey is often suggested by naturopaths for colds and bronchitis, and to calm and detoxify the body. Linden honey, however, has become rarer over the years since the tree it comes from is rapidly being harvested for home building.
Sage Honey
Sage honey comes from California but it is widely available everywhere. It is a light-to-moderate colored, mild honey that crystallizes very slowly. Sage honey is good for digestion, in addition to its natural antioxidant properties.
Eucalyptus Honey
Eucalyptus honey is originally from Australia but it is now produced extensively in California. Eucalyptus honey color can vary depending on the tree or shrub from which the honey is harvested. This honey is a good choice to fight inflammation and it helps in healing wounds. Just as pungent eucalyptus cough drops help with congestion and coughs, eucalyptus honey is a good choice for those fighting colds or the flu.
Avocado Honey
Avocado honey doesn’t taste like avocados although it is made from the nectar of avocado blossoms. The texture is somewhat like mashed avocado. But the honey is dark amber in color with a buttery, rich taste that’s great for baking. Avocado honey is used as a skin moisturizer in combination with other ingredients and is also used at times to help those with anemia.
Blueberry Honey
Blueberry honey is a light, amber honey with a pleasant, slightly tangy flavor and has a bit of a blueberry aftertaste. Studies have shown that blueberry honey is effective for treatment of chronic illnesses.
Dandelion Honey
Dandelion honey is a type of golden honey that turns dark amber as it starts to form crystals. It is fairly strong with some tang to it and has a delightful aroma of spring flowers. Dandelion honey is known for boosting the immune system as well as in helping with bowel and gastrointestinal tract health.
Fireweed Honey
Firewood honey is produced in Canada and the Pacific Northwest, and is widely available. Firewood honey has become quite popular as an ingredient for grilling and baking. It has a complex, yet, sweet taste. Firewood honey is beneficial for its noteworthy antibacterial properties.
Heather Honey
Heather honey is the European honey variety with the highest levels of phenolic acids known to prevent the cellular damage that can be done by free radicals in the body. This honey may help fight illnesses and diseases as serious as heart disease and cancer.
Macadamia Nut Honey
Macadamia Nut Honey is the type of honey that tastes like no other honey. It is extremely delicious.
Palmetto Honey
Palmetto honey is slow to crystallize because of its high fructose content. This is because there is a smaller amount of glucose in it which can ‘fall out’ of the solution. Palmetto honey will stand on the shelf for quite some time without becoming solid.
