Honey varieties are determined by the plants from which industrious bees collect nectar. To classify a product as a particular variety, it must contain at least 30% pollen and nectar from one honey plant. How to find out which bee honey is better, linden or flower, and how to distinguish such similar beekeeping products by appearance and taste, we will look into the details further.
How to distinguish linden honey from flower honey
Linden honey is dominated by nectar and pollen collected from the trees of the same name.The flowering period of plants is limited, lasting no more than 2-3 weeks, so the natural linden bee product is considered more valuable and rare.
How does linden delicacy differ from other varieties of nectar:
- after pumping out of the hive, the color of the honey is light golden or amber, but during the process of crystallization the product brightens and becomes almost colorless;
- the aroma of sweetness is fragrant, with pronounced linden shades;
- The linden beekeeping product tastes sweet, after consumption there is a feeling of a slight bitterness, which immediately goes away;
- The sugaring period for natural delicacies is long, up to 6-7 months.
Linden honey is more beneficial in case of colds and viral infections. Nectar helps reduce high body temperature, alleviates the general condition during illness, activates the body's protective functions, and strengthens the immune system.
Flower nectar is collected by insects from various honey plants. Their flowering period begins in early spring and ends in autumn. The color and taste of such a product differ depending on which plants predominate in the area where it is collected. The healing properties of beekeeping flower products may also differ depending on the medicinal indications of honey plants.
Which honey is better to choose?
The choice of treat directly depends on its further use and purpose.
Nectar collected from flowering linden trees has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties:
- has an antipyretic effect;
- alleviates the patient's condition during colds and flu;
- increases the body's resistance to the negative effects of the environment, strengthens the immune system;
- improves vision;
- used as a diuretic;
- has a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
- has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the digestive and genitourinary systems;
- Linden nectar is recommended in the complex treatment of diseases of the kidneys, liver and biliary tract.
In combination with goat milk, the healing sweetness is used to treat tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases.
Thanks to its rich vitamin and mineral composition, linden nectar has proven itself in cosmetology for the production of rejuvenating and cleansing masks.
Flower honey is also characterized by a unique composition of nutrients and beneficial substances. The following beekeeping product is used for preventive and medicinal purposes:
- has general strengthening and anti-inflammatory effects;
- helps cleanse the body of harmful accumulations;
- has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the liver, kidneys, and digestive organs;
- restores the nervous system, eliminates depression, helps cope with insomnia and chronic fatigue;
- activates the functioning of the brain and cardiovascular system.
The delicacy also has bactericidal properties, which allows it to be used for cosmetic purposes to improve the condition of the skin.
Important! Do not forget about the contraindications of the beekeeping product. It is not recommended to consume honey for people prone to allergies, suffering from diabetes, hypertension and chronic digestive diseases.
The best varieties
Any natural bee honey has beneficial and healing properties.Of particular value are the varieties of the product collected in environmentally friendly areas inaccessible to most people.
Linden honey
The most valuable is the Far Eastern and Bashkir linden nectar.
- In Bashkiria, linden trees are ubiquitous, so it is not difficult for bees to collect sweet, healing nectar and pollen. This delicacy is recommended for older people to maintain heart function, cleanse blood vessels and lower cholesterol levels. The Bashkir linden beekeeping product is distinguished by its viscous consistency, light shade, linden taste with a characteristic bitterness and floral aroma.
- The Far Eastern sweet is obtained by bees on mountain slopes, therefore it is considered the most environmentally friendly product that does not cause allergic reactions. In appearance, such honey can be distinguished by its reddish hue and delicate, sweet, linden taste and aroma.
Important! The crystallization time of linden honey may vary depending on the region where the sweet is extracted.
Flower honey
Among flower varieties, nectar obtained in mountain and forest areas is considered especially valuable. Altai bee honey is collected by insects in the mountains during the flowering period of various useful honey plants.
Siberian, or taiga, forest nectar is also characterized by many beneficial and healing properties. In addition to pollen and nectar, it contains honeydew from coniferous and deciduous trees, which is beneficial for the body. The delicacy has a darker shade, an unusual taste with a slight bitterness and a pleasant, floral-coniferous aroma.
The beekeeping product is collected by insects away from industrial enterprises and human habitats, therefore it is considered the most environmentally friendly.
