Chestnut honey is a single-flowered honey with a dark color and a slightly bitter aftertaste . It is produced by bees that extract and convert nectar from chestnuts into honey.

What makes chestnut honey stand out from other honeys is its dark color and slightly bitter aftertaste. You may have heard about tannins in red wine and how they are responsible for its taste. Well, the tannins in the chestnut give this type of honey a color that can range from golden brown to almost black and give it an interesting taste.

Chestnut honey is ideal for those who want a less sweet honey and a more multi-layered taste . It is described as spicy and mysterious and is often combined in dishes with aged cheeses, fresh pears and hearty meat dishes.

It also has a healing effect, traditionally considered to help heal wounds and burns , reduce diarrhea, prevent relapse , fight infections, relieve cold and cough symptoms , is rich in antioxidants and a good source of pollen

Chestnut honey is rich in minerals such as manganese, iron and copper, as well as vitamins B and C.

The hydrogen peroxide in chestnut honey, as well as its low moisture content, can reduce the bacterial load. Some studies have shown that chestnut honey can inhibit the growth of bacteria leading to staph infections , E. coli and Candida .

Those who consumed chestnut honey had a faster recovery time after respiratory infections .

Nutritional elements per 100gr:

Energy: 1399 kJ / 334 kcal
Fat: 0g
of which saturated: 0g
Carbohydrates: 84g
of which sugars: 84g
Fiber: 0g
Proteins: 0g
Salt: 0g

Ingredients: Chestnut honey * of organic origin

Country of origin: Greece