What is Heather Honey?
Heather Honey is a sweet syrup formed by a mixture of heather flower with enzymes in the saliva of bees, as well as storage of hive and extracting of moisture. Food is derived from permanent Heather shrubs grown at specific habitats in Scotland, Britain and Northern Europe. Its physical properties of texture and color differ depending on its purity and pungent taste is highly valued separately or in a number of delicacies and meals. The substance is stored in the hive walls, where the bees heat it and reduce their moisture by waving the wings. Heather Honey has a higher moisture content than other types because jelly has a similar texture that requires higher extraction temperatures, which can reduce its quality. Since 2011, Scotland, Wales and Northern England have been the largest producers of Heather Honey, followed by several Spots in northern Europe. His ordinary name stems from his habitats Heath and Moorland, especially in Scotland and Britain. These areas are located outside the closed agricultural land and expand the hills or mountains to stromové lines. The Heather shrub grows vigorously and produces bell -shaped flowers in a wide range of shades from white to red and numerous purple, the most common color of the flower.
Heather Honey has several defining physical properties. He settles in thick jelly until he mixes when mixed into the syrup. The purest species usually has air bubbles and a clear, translucent color, but it is never clear. Its gelatin consistency makes it difficult to extract moisture, so it is sometimes sold in the ridge. Heather Honey crystallizes at very slow speed and in some cases he will not harden at all.
Other unique features to the heaths are its color, smell and taste. This sweet syrup comes in many colors, from red-orange to dark amber. Its fragrance resembles the flower from which it comes and has warm, Woody remarks. Perhaps the strongest honey tastes, it has a pungent, smoke taste and a slight sweetness. Heather Med is a well -known PRAbout its long -lasting, bitter aftertaste.
Intense taste causes this honey often used in different foods. The unique taste of this syrup is often paired with gourmet ice cream, Greek yogurt and strong black coffee. It can also be served with ham, chicken or lamb. Scottish meals like Atholl Broshe and Cream Crowdie can also be a delicacy.