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In naturopathy, apitherapy—which uses the treasures of the hive such as royal jelly, pollen, and propolis—is a valuable natural approach to strengthening the immune system, supporting vital energy, and stimulating cognitive function.
Honey is produced by bees from flower nectar. It is primarily used to sweeten foods. But it also offers various health benefits. Honey is composed of approximately 80% sugar (glucose, fructose, maltose) and 20% water. Honey also contains traces of pollen, which are sources of vitamins (B1 through B9), trace minerals that vary depending on soil composition (potassium, magnesium, calcium, etc.), proteins, lipids, acids, and enzymes. This rich composition gives it numerous health benefits:
Many varieties of honey can be found at market stalls. As tastes evolve, here are the ones most familiar to consumers.
Honey consists mainly of carbohydrates, which make up about 80% of its total composition. These sugars—such as glucose, fructose, and maltose—are easily absorbed by the body, making honey a quick source of energy. The rest of honey is composed of:
This type of honey has a distinctive flavor that evokes the flower from which it is derived.
Other honey designations are based on howthe honey is produced. For example, some honeys labeled“mountain honey ” come from flowers in high-altitude meadows and therefore possess the properties of several plants as well as distinct flavors. The color of this honey can range from brown to whitish, depending on the concentrations of oak and boxwood honeydew in the region. The term “wildflower honey ” refers to honey harvested at the end of each season, with the flowering period spanning multiple blooms. Its flavor reflects the flowers of the entire region from which it comes.
As their names suggest, spring and summer honeys are produced from the blooms of those seasons. The former is light in color and has a delicate aroma derived from various trees, boxwood, acacia, or linden flowers—sometimes resulting in the renowned linden honey. The latter comes from several flowers that bloom in summer, including lavender, sunflowers, and honeysuckle.
The honey market is constantly growing. Indeed, changes in agriculture have led to the gradual disappearance of clover, sainfoin, and alfalfa honeys, which were once highly prized. Over time, with the introduction of other varieties and flavors from France’s neighboring countries and its overseas departments, consumers are being introduced to new types of honey.
From Italy, for example, arbutus honey is renowned for its slight bitterness and is highly prized by connoisseurs. Having entered the market in the last decade, Metcalfa honey—a brown, syrupy, and fruity honey—is primarily produced in the Mediterranean region. Fir honey is a dark, even blackish honey that is in high demand due to its very mild flavor.
Soin-et-Nature offers a selection of bee products, recognized for their natural health and wellness benefits. Here are the available categories:
These bee products available on Soin-et-Nature let you fully enjoy nature’s treasures while supporting your health and well-being every day.
