Honeydew Honey

To understand clearly, Honey can be essentially categorised as ‘BLOSSOM HONEY’ or ‘HONEYDEW HONEY’.

• ‘BLOSSOM HONEY’ is harvested from the nectar gathered by bees from flowering plants whereas ‘HONEYDEW HONEY is a type of honey produced by the honey bees from a substance called Honeydew. 

• It is an extremely rare and special type of Honey.

• Honeydew Honey can be ‘polyfloral’ meaning it comes from a variety of floral species with not more than 10% of any single species.

• Honeydew Honey is a classification of honey produced by honeybees that collect honeydew. Honeydew can be defined as a sticky substance that is excreted by insects feeding on a sugar-rich plant sap called Phloem. The process of this natural manufacture starts when the aphid (sap-sucking insect) bites the plant, feeds on its sap and rejects the surplus in the form of sticky, sugary, dew-like droplets that attach themselves to the leaves called Honeydew.

• Honeydew is naturally low in both Fat and Cholesterol, making it a quick and healthy source of energy for the human body are some honeydew honey benefits.

• It is packed with Vitamins and Minerals like Potassium. Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorous, Vitamin C and A. 

• Honeydew is rich in anti-oxidants and nutritional value with potent anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. 

• Honeydew provides natural sugars that continue to fuel the cells throughout the day and is therefore recommended for people with hypoglycaemia and gastritis subject to the doctor’s advice.

• It boosts the immune system and is a blessing for healthy skin.
• It is known to strengthen tissues and promote healthy brain functions.
• It is medium (less) sweet, woody or earthy on the palate and is darker in colour as compared to nectar/blossom honey. It also remains in a non-crystallised form for a long period of time.