Lime honey

Lime honey has a very strong linden aroma, is golden-yellow in color with greenish tints and has a uniform, fluid and viscous or crystallized consistency. It remains fluid until the autumn, when at low temperatures it crystallizes with large crystals (it is butter-like), with a significant amount of pollen in the sediment. After crystallization, the colour becomes whitish and the taste more velvety.

Nutritional profile of lime honey

Lime honey is one of the best varieties of honey because it is very rich in vitamin B, amino acids and antioxidants, pollen and manna.

It contains on average 38.28% fructose and 37.27% glucose.

100 grams of honey contains:

• Calories: 300 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 82 g
• Protein: 0.3 g
• Potassium: 52 mg
• Calcium: 6 mg
• Magnesium: 2 mg
• Vitamin C: 0,5 mg
• Sodium: 4 mg
• Iron: 0,4 mg

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Optimum storage temperature: 18 - 25°C.

Benefits of lime honey

• It has a powerful calming effect, like lime blossom tea, and is recommended for people suffering from stress;
• It is an effective treatment for insomnia and migraines;
• Thanks to its high vitamin and amino acid content, it is a great help in relieving fatigue;
• Relieves fever;
• It has antiseptic properties and is a good remedy for pneumonia, bronchial asthma, coughs, respiratory tract diseases (bronchitis, laryngitis), colds and tuberculosis;
• Its anti-inflammatory properties make it ideal for treating cramps and kidney problems;
• It is beneficial in treating wounds and burns;
• Strengthens the immune system;
• Eliminates anxiety;
• Lowers blood pressure;
• Vitamins and amino acids soften the skin, improve circulation and stimulate lipid metabolism;
• Natural antibacterial properties that actively help fight infections;
• Energizing effect due to its natural tonic properties, helping to increase energy levels and improve mood;
• Helps detoxify the body and contributes to liver health;
• It has a soothing action on the stomach and a prebiotic effect which helps improve overall digestion and relieve constipation;
• When applied externally it reduces skin rashes, redness and irritation, unclogs pores, reduces dark spots, softens the skin, helps heal skin wounds, eczema and burns;
• Treats cramps, gastric pains, kidney or gall bladder diseases;
• It is recommended in the diet of the elderly, children, pregnant women, athletes, having the effect of increasing resistance to physical and intellectual exertion and energizing the body in cases of overwork, fatigue, asthenia;
• It is used as a fortifying agent and supports the heart.

Contraindications and precautions

• Anyone can consume lime honey except diabetics.
• Consumption of lime honey is contraindicated for people allergic to bee products due to the high pollen content.
• Avoid putting it in food at temperatures above 45°C as honey will discharge hydroxymethylfurfural - a toxic compound. Also, enzymes and vitamins C and B1 are destroyed at temperatures above 40°C, so bees honey loses most of its nutrients.

Did you know...?

• Lime honey can crystallize over time, but this is a natural process of honey and does not affect its quality. To decrystallize, place the jar in a container of warm water and make sure the temperature is no higher than 40°C.
• Widespread throughout Europe, the lime tree is widely used in phytotherapy for its soothing properties and for decongesting the airways.