Honey produced at Borgo Il Mezzanino: why “ethical”?
The method of production has a great influence on the beneficial properties of honey: for this reason, it is best to buy a product that is fresh and, above all, 100 percent natural.
Far fromthe industrial production system, Borgo Il Mezzanino’s mixed-flower honey is the result of the commitment of those who care about the well-being of bees: this is why it is defined as “ethical” and has at its base a responsible production choice, inspired by criteria of eco-sustainability and respect for Nature.
At Borgo Il Mezzanino, wildflower honey comes from the processing of spring-born plants in the hills. In addition, apiary management, thanks to technological innovation and 3Bee devices, is conducted through in-depth knowledge of the needs of the precious insects, monitoring their activity and responding to their needs.
No one millefiori will ever be identical to another: its prerogative is the breadth of scents and flavors that make it up
Thanks to the varied mix of flowers that compose it, Borgo Il Mezzanino’s ethical millefiori honey reserves different notes in taste and aroma with every taste.
Different periods and harvesting areas also affect its characteristics, because it is the plants that change from one month to the next, so their nectar also presents continuous evolutions, giving the honey unprecedented and peculiar nuances of taste.
Borgo Il Mezzanino’s ethical millefiori honey is a sweet image of the place from which it comes, an expression of the flavors, scents and colors of a territory and the essence of a company where respect for bees and their work is at home.
So many benefits to this wildflower honey, readily available
Compared to the monofloral varieties, mixed-flower honey is the richest in nutrients, a real concentration of good things. An energy element suitable for the diet of the youngest children, as well as for the well-being of the elderly, it is a valuable aid in convalescence and pregnancy, a source of valuable and immediate energy for athletes.
Thousand-flower honey nourishes and brightens dull, dull hair; excellent for making natural compresses and masks, it improves the appearance of the skin and firms it. An effective healer and soother, it relieves the redness and itching of insect bites and Just two tablespoons a day is enough to ensure your immune system is a great ally.
It contains no gluten, so it is also suitable for those with celiac disease and food intolerances.
How to enhance wildflower honey in cooking
From its simplest use as a sweetener in milk, tea or coffee, it proves to be an excellent complement at breakfast on toast or fruit salad, but also as an ice cream topping or in the preparation of cakes and pies. A classic accompaniment to cheeses, it is also a delicious salad dressing, but try it also on oranges accompanied by black olives, on raw fennel, on sun-dried tomatoes: it will amaze you with the taste it can impart to any food, especially when combined with pink salt andextra virgin olive oil from Lake Garda.
Organoleptic characteristics
Color: dark or amber, over time it takes on more and more of an opaque hue;
Tendency to crystallize: slowly;
Fragrance: characteristic of various types of flowers;
Flavor: sweet and strong;
Other: the nutrients contained in wildflower honey are greater than in other honeys because they are rich in pollen from different sources.
Storage: keep the jar tightly closed and in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Nutritional values of ethical wildflower honey from Borgo il Mezzanino farm
| Mean values | per 100 grams |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1270 Kj 304 Kcal |
| Fats | 0 gr |
| Saturated fatty acids | 0 gr |
| Carbohydrates | 80.3 g |
| Sugars | 80.3 g |
| Protein | 0.6 g |
| Halls | 0 gr |
| Fibers | 0.2 g |
Available for sale online in 250-gram or 500-gram packages.
