Dandelion Honey

Dandelion Honey , as the name suggests, is obtained from dandelions. Despite the great popularity of dandelion flowers, dandelion honey is very difficult to obtain. It is also called May honey, because then the dandelion blooms abundantly. 

Dandelion honey

Dandelion honey  is not as popular as other spring honeys: rapeseed or multi-flower. Despite this, its health properties and taste values mean that it is by no means inferior to better-known bee products. Many honey lovers and honey connoisseurs consider  dandelion honey  to be the best type of honey. Dandelion honey is also one of the most popular honeys among our customers. Quite fast crystallization and spreadable consistency make it a pleasant honey for everyday use.

It may be interesting to note that dandelion flowers are not cut in the nectar source to maximize their natural dispersal by wind gusts. This makes yellow dandelion meadows ideal as a nectar source for producing dandelion honey. 

Dandelion honey - rich in vitamins and minerals

Dandelion honey is distinguished by its very rich composition of vitamins and minerals, which is why it has an indescribable effect on our health. We can find triterpenes, carotenoids and proteins in it, as well as vitamins B2 and C. Dandelion honey also contains many bioelements, including iron, potassium, manganese and phosphorus. The simple sugars contained in it include fructose and glucose, and in addition to them, we can also find choline in its composition, which has a beneficial effect especially on the liver.

Dandelion Honey What is it good for? When and how to use dandelion honey.

• Used for liver, stomach and kidney problems, as well as in states of reduced immunity.
• Dandelion honey supports the digestive system on a daily basis.
• It is also recommended for diseases of the heart, gallbladder, kidneys, bladder, rheumatic complaints and diseases of the urinary tract.
  
  

Dandelion Honey Properties:

Color:  From cream to light yellow to intense orange. Most often found in a light yellow shade

Taste: Very sweet, slightly cloying. It is considered one of the sweetest varietal honeys in Poland.

Fragrance:  Noticeable aroma of dandelion flowers.

Storage:  Dry and shaded place (temp. 8-18 C)

Flowering time:  May 

Crystallization:  Fairly quickly (within a few weeks) and unevenly, into fine, spreadable crystals.

Dandelion honey - the properties  and taste of this honey make it one of the most frequently chosen by our customers. 

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