Coriander honey: properties and benefits of a rare honey

3Bee is the Nature Tech company that develops technologies for the protection of biodiversity. 3Bee Hive-Tech is 3Bee's first system for analysing the health and 'starvation' status of honeybees, environmental pests par excellence. Over time, we have developed other technologies to study and monitor all the pollinating insects and created more than 200 Oases of Biodiversity with thousands of nectariferous plants to provide them with nourishment. In this way, we want to create a virtuous circle: our beekeepers are transformed by necessity into Oasis growers and promoters of environmental biodiversity. We do not encourage massive production and intensive breeding, which have a negative impact on biodiversity and pollinators. We do, however, recognise the value of honey as a valuable symbol of the biodiversity of an environment and a tool for disseminating the commitment and protection of an area, to be consumed sparingly and with respect for the life cycle of these insects.

Very slender in appearance, coriander is a plant that grows mainly in the Mediterranean maquis. Coriander honey belongs to the family of rare honeys, produced mainly in central Italy. When it is liquid, it has a nuanced colour ranging from golden to orange, while once crystallised, it changes to more ether-like, almost pearly shades. This honey is considered rare and prized, as the nectar of the coriander is strongly influenced by metereoligic conditions and can sometimes produce nectar at intervals even far apart.

The flavour of Coriander honey is medium sweet, with characteristic aromatic, spicy and sometimes vegetal notes. What is special about this honey is that it is very refreshing to the taste and the aroma has coconut and hints of toffee. The smell of Coriander honey, on the other hand, is very aromatic and at times reminiscent of coconut cosmetics. You may have already tried Marruca or Santoreggia honey, but have you ever tasted Coriander honey?

This honey is very suitable for people suffering from intestinal disorders, against constipation, colic and gastritis. Not only that, it is suitable for improving the ciculatory system, as a digestive aid for proper digestion. Not only that, rich in vitamins such as iron and magnesium, and as a natural antibiotic. Coriander honey is a natural sweetener, used in herbal teas and drinks, but also in recipes for savoury and delicious dishes containing meat and cheese. The characteristics and uses of this rare and prized honey are many.

On the Adopt a Beehive platform there are many blooms from which rare honeys are produced. These include honey from Marruca, honey from Santoreggia, honey fromThyme, but also more common honeys such as Acacia honey, Rododendron honey and many others. The beekeepers of all these honeys take care of their bees, using technology and monitoring their health. Bees, biodiversity and sweetness with 3Bee

Like most honeys, coriander honey crystallises fairly quickly and can be recognised by its amber to orange colour. On the palate, this honey is medium sweet with fresh, light notes, very refreshing to the palate. In the aroma one can find the flavour of coconut also toffee flavour. Finally, one cannot be mistaken in recognising this honey by its smell, as it is very distinctive and aromatic with always that scent reminiscent of coconut.

The information contained in this blog concerns the importance of honey as the fruit of the tireless work of bees that transforms the collected nectar (including extra-floral nectar and honeydew) into a precious food product that encompasses the biodiversity with all the countless facets present in the hive's surroundings. At an environmental level, honey is the symbol of the pollination activity of the bee, which flies from flower to flower to collect the nectar and, in so doing, transports the pollen, becoming the vector for the pollination and reproduction of tens of thousands of plant species. Honey is still a little-known product, often devalued in its quality or sold as a panacea for all ills. Like all foods, however, it must be consumed with moderation and care as it contains a high content of simple sugars. But it is not in its basic values that its most important quality lies.

The aim of this blog is to promote and disseminate a deeper understanding of the crucial role of bees in the preservation of our ecosystem and for the continuation of scientific research directed towards the identification of more sustainable agricultural practices aiming at the regeneration of entire areas. The choice of honey goes far beyond what is written on the label. The true value of honey is linked to its method of production, whether it is respectful of bees and the ecosystems they inhabit. Favouring non-intensive beekeeping practices and promoting the best actions to support the health of the hive are the cornerstones of our activity. The beekeeper for us is not a breeder, but a true 'Grower': he cultivates, cares for and nurtures true oases of biodiversity, paying attention not only to bees, but also to ecosystems and their balance.