Taiga honey is a very healthy product that is considered one of the highest quality varieties. It is collected in Altai. This substance is characterized by a pleasant taste and pronounced aroma. Moreover, the composition is diverse in terms of botanical origin. That is why it is considered extremely useful. In order for a product to bring health benefits, it is important to use it correctly.
Appearance and features of taiga honey
Natural taiga honey is considered a unique product that is mined in Altai.In color it resembles coffee mixed with different shades of brown. The color may vary slightly depending on the plants from which the bees collected nectar. The darker the shade, the more nutrients are present in the composition.
Taste and aroma also depend on the plants from which the pollen was collected. Most often, currant and sea buckthorn notes are felt in the aroma of honey. The cedar product will have a pine aroma. At the same time, the main components of the Altai variety are considered to be raspberries, fireweed, and meadowsweet. They influence not only the aroma, but also the taste of the product.
In addition to the dark variety of honey, there is a light analogue, which is made from meadow herbs. Typically, the product base contains mint, angelica, sage, and forest geranium. The composition may also include extracts of other plants - in particular, rapeseed. The product is characterized by pronounced herbal notes with a pronounced aftertaste.
The composition does not have a too cloying taste, and crystallization occurs evenly throughout the entire volume of the container, since the mass fraction of moisture in such a product is no more than 15%. Even during long-term storage, liquid does not appear on the surface, and the texture itself does not separate and does not lose its attractiveness.
Composition and calorie content of honey
Taiga honey contains many carbohydrates that are easily digestible. The product contains no fat. Its basis is glucose, sucrose and fructose. The share of these components in honey reaches 80%. 100 grams of product contains 62.7% of the daily requirement of carbohydrates for humans. The nutritional value of the substance is about 315 kilocalories.
This variety is considered one of the most useful. At the same time, its composition is influenced by a number of factors:
- season;
- weather;
- number of honey plants;
- gathering place.
In spring, bees collect nectar from fireweed, yellow acacia, angelica, lungwort, and coltsfoot. In summer they use oregano, motherwort, and steppe strawberries. Insects also get nectar from raspberries and currants.
Taiga honey contains many vitamins B, A, C, E, K. Among minerals, it is rich in calcium, iodine, and iron. The product also includes chlorine, cobalt and potassium. The composition also contains organic acids - tartaric, citric, oxalic, malic, lactic. In total, this variety has 300-400 active components.
Product benefits
Taiga honey has many beneficial properties. Thanks to its use, it is possible to strengthen the immune system, prevent viral and bacterial infections, and stimulate the functioning of the cardiovascular system, kidneys and liver. This variety increases physical and intellectual activity.
Honey also has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system and has calming properties. Therefore, it is recommended to use it in the evenings before bed. In addition, the product can improve appetite. To activate digestive processes, the composition should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
In addition, taiga honey is used in cosmetology. Masks and creams based on this product have a beneficial effect on the skin, cleansing its pores. The composition has pronounced anti-aging properties. After just a few uses, it helps smooth out wrinkles and make the skin smoother and more velvety.
Application specifics
There are no strict rules for the use of the substance. However, doctors do not recommend exceeding the daily norm:
- children under 12 years old can eat 2-3 teaspoons per day;
- adults are allowed to consume 1-2 tablespoons;
- For pregnant women, 1 tablespoon per day is enough.
This dosage will be enough to maintain health. At the same time, taiga honey can be consumed in its pure form or spread on toast. It is also permissible to put it in other dishes - for example, in sauces or dressings.
To prevent the product from losing its beneficial properties, it is not recommended to heat it above 40 degrees.
The product can be combined with other components:
- to prevent anemia and vitamin deficiency, the substance is recommended to be used in combination with sea buckthorn;
- to strengthen the cardiovascular system, you can drink honey tea with St. John's wort;
- if there is a lack of vitamins and minerals, a honey drink with the addition of rose hips will be useful;
- To achieve a strengthening effect, the composition must be combined with mumiyo or nuts.
Like other varieties, the taiga product can be used for honey massage. It is also allowed to be used for diseases of the joints, compresses and bandages.
Contraindications and harm
This variety is considered a fairly powerful allergen. Therefore, it is allowed to be consumed no more than 2 times a day. People with a tendency to allergies should avoid honey.
Diabetes mellitus is also considered a contraindication to the use of the product. With this diagnosis, it is better to consult a doctor.The composition should not be given to children under 3 years of age.
How to spot a fake
Taiga honey is considered a rare beekeeping product. Therefore, it is often counterfeited, replacing it with a composition made from herbs from any other region. In this case, the differences will be practically unnoticeable. In order not to buy a fake, you need to ask the seller for a quality certificate for the product, which can confirm the authenticity of taiga honey and the region where it was obtained.
You can also order finished products from Altai, the Far East and Eastern Siberia. At the same time, you can choose sellers based on reviews or personal recommendations of other people.
When buying honey, you should definitely focus on its viscosity and consistency. A high-quality product does not contain lumps or grains. In addition, it slowly flows down the walls of the container.
It is not recommended to buy a composition that has foam on its surface. This sign indicates the beginning of fermentation processes.
Terms and conditions of storage
After crystallization, the composition does not lose its benefits. To preserve the properties of the substance longer, it should be kept at a temperature of +5-18 degrees.
It is not recommended to place jars of honey in a bright place or in the refrigerator. This negatively affects the composition of the product. In addition to temperature, it is important to monitor the relative humidity. It should not exceed 60%. As for dishes, the product should be kept in clay, ceramic or glass containers.
Taiga honey is a unique product that contains many valuable components. In order for the composition to bring only health benefits, it is important to use it correctly.
