Observations
→ Cornus mas / Cornelian cherry / European cornel / Cornelian cherry dogwood ←
❗ The amount of pollen and honey can be adjusted according to taste and needs.
Retention and validity: the cornelian cherry paste with pollen and honey must be kept in the refrigerator and it is recommended to consume it as soon as possible, up to 3 months.
Also, depending on the amount of honey used, the shelf life is higher or lower. More honey means better preservation, so longer shelf life.
Pollen is also rich in antioxidants such as flavonoids, carotenoids, quercetin or glutathione, and the combination with honey and forest horns generates a bomb of powerful antioxidants that protect the body from the action of free radicals, responsible for chronic diseases such as diabetes or cancer.
Another information
→ The Cornelian Cherries (Cornus mas) are small berries with a single stone, red or yellow, ~ 2cm with a sweet and sour taste. They have a water content (83%);
→ An edible oil can be extracted from the cornelian cherries seeds (kernels), used in gastronomy. The seeds can also be roasted, ground and used as a coffee substitute.
→ The Cornelian Cherries are rich in vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3 (niacin or vitamin PP), B6, B12, C, D, E and P, mineral salts of Fe, Ca, K, Mg, Zn, P, Na , With, enzymes, carotenoids (carotene), organic acids, carbohydrates, pectins, cellulose, sugars, tannins and essential oils.
→ Vitamin P (routine) is a powerful antioxidant and also has a substantial role in preventing bleeding, and vitamin P deficiency is manifested mainly by capillary fragility (rupture of capillaries).
→ Vitamin B3 is also known as niacin, nicotinic acid or vitamin PP (Pellagra Preventer)! This vitamin PP / B3 supports genetic processes in the body's cells and helps in the processing of body fat.
→ Pollen is a natural tonic / energizer, strengthens the immune system, reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes or cancer, supports the cardiovascular system, supports the digestive system / metabolism, treats allergies, supports liver activity and protects against toxins, is a natural anti-inflammatory. slows down the aging process and delays the appearance of signs of wear on the body, increases female fertility and potency.