GREEK HONEY...

GREEK HONEY ——————————————————————- There a number of Greek honey varieties depending on the floral source. Each of them has a distinguishable feature.
—————— ——————— ————— - Meli Thymarisio/ Thyme honey : This aromatic honey obtained from Thyme tree is very bright in color with exceptional taste. It is the best quality honey that is produced in Greece and is famous worldwide. It gets crystallized within 6-18 months. It serves as an antiseptic agent and boosts the immune system activity. Hence, it is used to heal wounds and also as an effective remedy for food poisoning. It clears the blocked pores and also serves as a toner by helping the skin cells to rejuvenate. The component thymol present in this honey is responsible for the antiseptic action. This wonderful honey is also found to show positive effect against tumors. However, it is yet to be proved experimentally.
- Meli Portokalias/Orange blossom honey : It is known for its exceptional smell and flavor. It gets crystallized within a short period of three months. It is light in color and becomes white after crystallization. Orange blossom honey with a component hesperidin serves as a strong anti-oxidant.
- Meli Ilianthou/ Sunflower honey : This honey derived from sunflower is light in color. It gets crystallized within two months and the color changes to yellowish blue after crystallization. It is rich in polyphenols that help in free radical elimination.
- Meri Erikis/ Heather honey : This honey is known for its high nutritious value. It has got a very sweet smell and flavor and serves as a toner. It gets crystallized within three months and starts to look reddish.
- Meli Kastanias/ chestnut honey : This honey has a slight bitter taste. It takes very long time of about 1-2 years to crystallize. Unlike other honey varieties it is resistant to heat and can be stored for longer periods than other varieties. Chestnut honey helps to improve blood circulation.
- Peykomelo/Pine honey : This honeydew variety of Greek honey is produced from pine trees. It is rich in nutrients such as proteins, amino acids and minerals. However, it has got very less calories compared to pollen honey varieties.

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