Black plum is very famous fruit in India where it is well known as Jamun and belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Jamun Honey is sourced from bees that feed and forage primarily on Jamun blossoms. It is collected from Malnad region of Karnataka and harvested in August when the flowers blossom. Jamun honey possesses the essence of Jamun flora in its divine form.
Jamun honey is a very good remedy for the people suffering from diabetes, it has low glycemic index which keeps blood sugar level under check as well as cures common diabetes symptoms and complications like excess thirst, urination etc.
Jamun Honey
"Bees collect honey nectar from any one variety of flowers, which is called floral fidelity. At Honey D’lite, we care to collect uni-floral honey through various seasons to bring you our special varietal honey at its purest form from nature."
Tasting notes: Jamun honey contains the essence of Jamun in its divine form, it comparatively less sweet than other honeys, it is said to have a wonderful lingering aftertaste.
Color: Amber to dark amber in color.
Usage: Jamun honey is a great addition to baked goods and sauces.
Himalayan White Honey
In the Himalayan region, there are many microclimate specific plants like Chiuri, this honey is collected from pesticide free remote areas of Himalayan foothills, where wild bees feed and forage on these medicinal herbs. This honey is purely organic and possesses high medicinal values. Himalayan honey is thought to be more effective traditional honey health remedies.
Tasting notes: Himalayan white honey has fruity aroma and taste.
Color: Transparent to pale yellow in color.
Usage: Himalayan White honey is a great addition to waffles, cold coffee, and baked goods.
Honge Honey
Pongamia pinnata (Indian Beech Tree) commonly known as Honge tree in Karnataka is one of the few nitrogen fixing tree naturally spread across coasts and river bank of India and Burma.It is often planted as an ornamental and shade tree. its oil rich seeds are primarily used as fuel for light and cooking and also root, bark, leaves, sap, and flower are known for medicinal properties and traditionally used as medicinal plants. Concentrated fruits or seeds extract can be found in various herbal preparations which are widely available in the market today.
Honge honey is collected from apiaries located in large plantation of honge trees. Honge honey is enriched with medicinal properties of this traditional Indian plant, honge honey is most effective for skin diseases, ulcers, gum diseases, cuts, eczema, anorexia,arthritis,etc.
Tasting notes: Honge honey tops in flavor among other locally produced honey. This honey is quite sweet in flavor.
Color: Amber color with medium to dark intensity.
Usage: Honge honey pairs well with strong cheeses and buttery toasts.
Eucalyptus Honey
Eucalyptus is one of the larger plant genera with over 500 species, hence Eucalyptus honey varies greatly in color and flavor. In India eucalyptus was introduced by the British in Nilgiri of Tamilnadu. Traditionally, Eucalyptus honey has been used to protect against colds and headaches. With a hint of menthol flavor, it can be quite effective in alleviating mild cough, chest congestion, and other cold symptoms. Eucalyptus honey naturally has traces of eucalyptol compounds that have been carried in the nectar by the honey bee from the flower to hive, it makes the honey slightly medicinal taste.
Tasting notes: This honey varies greatly in color and flavor but tends to have a special herbal flavor, with a woody, warm, and slightly medicinal aftertaste.
Color: Amber color with a medium to dark intensity.
Usage: It goes well with Morning Tea, baked goods, sauces, and dressings.
Mangrove Honey
They say the darker the honey, the higher the antioxidant content and this honey is very dark. The liquid gold is collected from hives of Sundarban forest and apiaries located in other coastal areas across the country, where bees primarily feed and forage from mangrove trees.Mangrove trees absorb a lot of nutrients from the sea and these are transferred to the nectar giving it the medicinal properties. mangrove honey widely used in treating diseases like constipation, kidney stones, ulcers, toothaches, diarrhea, sore throat and hepatitis.
Tasting notes: Mangrove honey has strong woody taste.
Color: Dark brown in color.
Usage: Mangrove honey has excellent application for BBQ and baked goods.
Lychee Honey
Lytchee is an amazing plant believed to have originated in China. majority of this evergreen sub-tropical plant in India found Bihar, Assam and Punjab, seasonal Litchi fruit is harvested in the month of May and June. Litchi honeys is sweetest of all honey, light and buttery with a melt in the mouth flavor as its fruit.
Abundant vitamin C in litchi honey boost the immune system,Vitamin C is a major antioxidant compound and is known to stimulate the activity of white blood cells, the main defensive line of your body's immune system. Litchitannin A2, a compund found in lychee is highly effective in reduces the virus spreading. it helps to prevent cancer improve digestion, rich Vitamin C in Litchi honey helps in wound healing, repairing, and maintaining the health of your bones and teeth, and plays a major role in helping your body to absorb iron.
Tasting notes: Lychee honey is sweetest of all honeys, delicate and buttery with a melt in mouth flavor as its fruit.
Color: Amber color, light to medium intensity.
Usage: Lychee honey make a perfect table honey for everyday use, it is a wonderful addition to chapatti and toast.
Multiflora Honey
Multi-flora honey is a blend of honey from various floral sources, this honey posses the combined properties various uni floral honey. It contains life-supporting vitamins, minerals and naturally occurring enzymes. This honey is processed and filtered preserving the inherent properties to make it more suitable for daily usage. This honey aids in functions such as digestion, cell regeneration, tissue repair, bone maintenance and muscle activity. Abundant glucose and fructose in this honey provides slow release of sustained energy lasting for hours. Natural multi-flora honey has creamy appearance and healthy flavor from variety of flower nectar.
Tasting notes: Multiflora honey has a delicate sweet flavor.
Color: Light amber in color.
Usage: Multiflora honey has been highly valued for table use and primary choice for cooking applications.
Honey Gulkand
Gulkand is one of the best natural coolants and it seems that this recipe has been around since the time we knew of roses. It is believed to have been introduced in India by the Turks back in the 7th century AD. The name itself suggests this origin. ‘Gul’ is rose in Persian and ‘Kand’ means sweet in Arabic . They say it was one of the favorite delicacies of Mughal queens. Despite its tradition and presence in the royal menu card, it is famous for health benefits.
Finely crushed dry fruits such as dates, cashew, badam and raisins dipped in honey along with Ajmer rose petals makes our Gulkand different from traditional Gulkand. these perfect ingredients serves as energy store for your day to day life.Gulkand is very useful to treat body odour and excessive perspiration. It detoxifies your body from inside and its cooling effect prevents internal heat during summers.
Tasting notes: Sweet as honey with a hint of fresh rose petals.
Usage: Honey Gulkand is a wonderful addition to chapatti, bread, and other baked goods, it is a great alternative for sugar jam with health benefits of honey.
