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Il Valentino Honey Range

Il Valentino Honey Range

THE HONEY RANGE

We only source:

RAW Honey, that has not been subjected to high temperature pasteurization process, that would obliterate the pollen distinctiveness of the substance and abate its nutritional values.
SINGLE ORIGIN honey: each variety comes from a precise, distinctive area and is not a mix of "blends" from other countries.
100% NATURAL: the beekeepers, many of whom we know personally, do not boost the production by feeding the bees with sucrose. What you buy is real nature's nectar. Taste the difference.

Our ORGANIC HONEY range:

No antibiotics treatments to beehives.
No bee feeding practice to boost production at harvesting season.
Harvest areas in certified organic lands and beyond a mimimun of 1 km from any anthropic settlement.

THE HONEY RANGE:

We offer some "monofloral" honey, which means that the beekeepers place the beehives areas where the floral variety we wish to harvest is at the peak of its blossoming period.

Organic Chestnut Blossom Honey : Tuscany has one of the highest ratio of protected natural reserves in the world. With over 33% of its territory off limits to human activities, this environmental policy was first started by the Medici family, during the Renaissance. Our producer is certified organic. Produced in the unspoiled natural reserves of Tuscany at altitudes between 500 and 1200m. This honey bears the powerful notes and aromas of Chestnut tree forests, where the bees forage it. Amongst the least sweet honeys, with an astringent note. (6,30 Euro)

Organic Acacia Blossom Honey : A favourite amongst honeys thanks to its qualities and taste. A light coloured honey, with sweet and delicate aroma, it remains at its liquid state throughout the year. A fine vanilla note would be common. Particularly sweet honey, with no aftertaste. Ideal for sweetening teas and hot drinks. This honey is certified organic. (6,30 Euro)

Sicilian Orange Blossom Honey : A most appreciated honey, with a characteristic uplifting aroma of orange blossom, fresh and floral, fragrant and fruity. Produced from 0 to 600m of altitude, in the sun drenched isle of Sicily. Oranges and lemon trees blossom in April, followed by the fruit bearing season in winter. This honey can crystallize naturally. To bring it to liquid form, immerse bain marie in hot water. This honey is attributed soothing and relaxing qualities. Its taste is best matched with yogurt, whipped cream and soft cheeses(5,90 euro)

Tuscan Wild Flowers Blossom Honey : Wild Flowers Blossom Honey indicates a category of honeys produced by the bees harvesting a region with a multitude of wild flowers blossoming. Hence each "wild flowers" honey has its own unique identity that varies with territories and season of blossoms. Can vary from a light to a caramel colour. Spring and summer flowers confer a multilayered dimension with a round and agreeable bouquet.(5,90 Euro)

Pollen, as we all know, is the gold dust produced by flowers to allow the "pollination" to happen.When bees harvest the flowers in blossom, some pollen remains stuck onto their little hairy paws. In order to obtain the pollen, the beekeepers place little grids at the entrance of the beehives, with a drawer underneath: when entering the beehive, the bees are forced to walk over the grid, dropping the pollen in the underneath drawer. Pollen presents itself as a colourful mix of yellow and orange little balls, and, really, it is a fantastic and delicious nutrient for us. Suffice to say that pollen contains in between 35% to 45% of proteins and is widely used in Italy and France as energetic, tonifing and detoxifier (12 Euro)

Recommended:

for vegetarians as a source of proteins
for stress and fatigue
for athletes under training
for pregnancy and periods of increased physical demand
depressed moods and lack of energy
to boost immune defence
it is also appreciated as helper to regulate bowel fuctions, colitis, infection

POLLEN