Chestnut honey

Description

Kastanomelo is a special and very invigorating honey. It crystallizes slowly in one to two years. It is considered beneficial for the body. It helps to treat gastrointestinal disorders and prostate dysfunctions. It is produced from the nectar and honey secretions of the chestnut tree, which is considered a good beekeeping plant, since it gives pollen of excellent quality. Chestnut honey is dark reddish, contains many pollen grains, has a bitter taste and a characteristic aroma.

Color: Dark to very dark
Color tone: Normal honey color with a reddish tone
Aroma: Woody, chemical and warm
Fragrance intensity: Strong
Aftertaste: Great
Other perceptions in the mouth: Astringent
Odor intensity: Strong
Sweetness: Weak
Bitterness: Strong
Acidity: Weak
Crystallization Speed: Slow. Due to its high fructose content and low glucose content, this type of honey remains for a long time in a liquid state
Water content: High (gives fluidity)
Fructose content: high, about 40% (such as acacia, tupelo, thyme, calluna)
Glucose Content: Low 27%
pH: relatively high value of 5 to 6