What is the acacia honey?

Acacia honey nectars are obtained by Caucasian honey bees in the northeast of Anatolia from acacia clusters 10 kilometers away from the settlements.

Acacia honey obtained in a short period of about 14 days. It has a floral, slightly sugary and floral aroma. Its scent is reminiscent of vanilla aroma. It is lighter in color than other honeys. Due to its high fructose content, it crystallizes later.

Monofloral, that is, it is a special and valuable honey produced mainly with nectar obtained from a single flower. Thanks to the components that help the production and release of hydrogen peroxide, its antibacterial properties, and beta carotene and flanoids, its antioxidant properties are higher than other honeys.

• • Eating acacia honey regularly helps to lower blood pressure and increase hemoglobin levels.
• • Like most types of honey, it is anti-inflammatory; It is used as an aid in reducing sore throat, cough and respiratory system problems.
• • It also helps to heal body wounds and skin problems such as acne and eczema.

Antioxidant

• • It contains important antioxidants.
• • Antioxidants protect cells from damage by free radicals.
• • Flavonoids are the main antioxidants in acacia honey. Flavonoids help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and certain types of cancer.
• • Although not as many as flavonoids, acacia honey contains beta carotene, a type of plant pigment.

Anti-bacterial

• • It produces small amounts of hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is an acid that kills bacteria by breaking down their cell walls.
• • Acacia honey is effective against two types of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Soothing

• • One of the biggest benefits of acacia honey is that it has a relaxing effect for nervous and anxiety disorders.
• • Add one or two teaspoons of acacia honey to a glass of milk and it will calm you down.

Natural Sweetener

• • Thanks to its low glycemic index, acacia honey is used as a natural sweetener.
• • For this reason, it is an ideal food for those who do not use sugar and diabetics.