Simply The Great Food Orange Blossom Honey, 125g

Nectar Source: Orange Citrus flowers. Consistency: Smooth, moderately runny. Colour: Light golden. Taste: Gentle sweetness with refreshing citrus notes and a delicate hint of fresh orange zest. Properties: This honey is extracted by honeybees that take their nectar from Orange flowers so its rich in vitamins, especially Vitamin C. It is recommended towards healing ulcers, antispasmodic, sedative. Works against insomnia and nervous excitement. This Orange Blossom honey is fresh from the groves and this year's harvest was one of the best we've had. Many people falsely assume that orange blossom honey is made by combining oranges and honey; however, it is actually the flowers of the orange tree that makes this honey what it is. The unique fragrance makes it an unforgettable honey. Orange blossom honey comes from the fragrant blossoms of the sweet orange tree. Buds begin forming in late January or early February, and the trees come into bloom in April. As it takes many months for the fruit to ripen, you can often see new blooms and ripe fruit on the tree at the same time. Orange Blossom Honey has a very agreeable and delicate aroma. This year's Orange Blossom is exceptionally light with a delicate citrus notes. Use it to sweeten your tea or coffee. The honey is extracted straight from the hives without applying any heat - we call it Cold-extracted. Once extracted, we do not filter the honey. It is bottled into Raw form. There is a wide array of orange blossom honey benefits, and actually, you do not need to consume the honey to reap all of its benefits. Here are some of them: This variety of honey is loaded with natural antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergy, anti-carcinogenic and immune boosting properties. Zinc, boron, manganese, magnesium, calcium, selenium, copper, potassium and sodium are all healthy minerals found in this honey. It has healing properties, and is an easy and safe choice for a minor wound and burn treatment. It contains anti-bacterial properties that can be used to fight a range of pathogens. It can soothe a sore throat and treat a cough. It can help to regulate blood sugar levels, as it is low on the glycemic index.