{"title":"Honey","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"miele-di-acacia","title":"Acacia honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcacia Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e liquid, clear, with a sweet and delicate flavour, of an \"herbal, fresh\" type, predominantly composed of fructose, suitable as a substitute for common table sugar as a sweetener for beverages and foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h4 blu_show_hide toggle-title\"\u003eMore information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blu_toggle_text\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ehoney with a clear predominance of fructose (42.7%, compared to 25.7% glucose), which keeps it liquid for a long time once bottled, with a colour ranging from very light yellow to almost transparent. In sensory analysis, the flavour ranks among the sweetest and least acidic of all honeys, with a delicate, typically vanilla-like, sugared-almond aroma that is not very persistent; the scent is faint, floral, and light, reminiscent of flowers and fresh wax, with delicate notes of cooked fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcacia honey is obtained from the nectar of the black locust, which bees generally collect in May: variable weather, spring rains, and sudden cold spells make this production increasingly scarce and therefore precious, both for feeding bee colonies and for the beekeeper's work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcacia honey is often recommended as a good substitute for sugar in cooking, precisely because of its delicate flavour, which does not alter that of the foods to which it is added. It is particularly suitable for enhancing the taste characteristics of foods that are considered good when sweet, such as pan-fried carrots, braised spring onions, and leeks, but also in risottos with Arneis or in sauces paired with freshwater fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apicoltura Alice Orlando","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45346533114175,"sku":"","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/9921\/1839\/files\/miele-acacia.jpg?v=1687246306"},{"product_id":"miele-di-millefiori-primaverile","title":"Spring wildflower honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring wildflower honey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNectar collected by bees from wild cherry blossoms, meadow and woodland flowers, along with the first acacia blossoms. Liquid and golden, with a sweet and pronounced flavour and persistent notes of sour cherry and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"h4 blu_show_hide toggle-title\"\u003eMore information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blu_toggle_text\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis honey has an extremely variable composition, with characteristics that depend from year to year and on the location, on the various nectars collected by the bees:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ethis spring wildflower honey contains nectar from wild cherry blossoms (which in our area bloom around the first week of April), field flowers and the first acacia blossoms, which precede the more extensive flowering, later harvested separately in its pure form. The presence of cherry blossom and field flower nectar, which is predominantly glucose, means that over time this honey tends to crystallise, gradually becoming creamier as the months pass. To return it to a liquid state, even after many months, simply heat the (open) jar in a bain-marie for 15–20 minutes, taking care to keep the water below 50°C so as not to compromise the quality of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe taste is very sweet and intense, while the aroma is warm, with sour cherry and almond notes typical of cherry blossoms, combined with the delicate floral notes of acacia.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis type of honey is ideal as a sweetener for fresh fruit salads and over fiordilatte ice cream, and when crystallised, can be spread on toasted bread and topped with a seed mix or chopped hazelnuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apicoltura Alice Orlando","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45565307814207,"sku":"","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/9921\/1839\/files\/miele-di-millefiori-primaverile.jpg?v=1691135811"},{"product_id":"miele-di-castagno","title":"Chestnut honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChestnut honey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNectar from the chestnut trees on the hills of Barge, liquid, with a color as intense as its characteristic bittersweet, tannic flavor, ideal for pairing with cheeses and for flavoring yogurt and recipes that call for it\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"h4 blu_show_hide toggle-title\"\u003eMore information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"blu_toggle_text\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoney with a predominance of fructose (around 42%, while glucose does not exceed 26.4%), which is why it remains liquid for a long time once bottled, with a dark amber\/reddish\/brown color. In sensory analysis, the flavor is described as one of the least sweet among the different honeys: it is intense, tannic, astringent, and persistent; the aroma is aromatic, bittersweet, green, and woody.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChestnut honey is obtained from the nectar collected by bees from the flowers of the Castanea Sativa between June and July: a bloom highly appreciated by bees also for the rich flow of pollen, which they gather to feed the brood during its full development in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, it can have many uses: from appetizers such as lard, chestnut, and honey crostini, or ricotta on dark bread with honey, to first courses like Agnolotti del Plin with saffron and honey, sweet and sour chicken main courses, or desserts such as almond cookies or the traditional \"Cupete\" with hazelnuts, walnuts, and honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apicoltura Alice Orlando","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45565307879743,"sku":"","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/9921\/1839\/files\/miele-di-castagno.jpg?v=1691135455"},{"product_id":"copia-miele-di-millefiori-primaverile","title":"High-mountain wildflower honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-mountain wildflower honey \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested at 1,720 m above sea level in Crissolo Valle Po CN. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blu_toggle_text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apicoltura Alice Orlando","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47404589547839,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/9921\/1839\/files\/B39416EF-EA4D-445C-A410-47636A52837B.jpg?v=1702219608"},{"product_id":"copia-miele-di-millefiori-di-alta-montagna","title":"Linden Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoney with a balanced fructose and glucose content (accounting for 30% and 39% respectively of the total natural sugars present), which is why it crystallizes slowly and generally retains a \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy and soft\u003c\/strong\u003e consistency long after bottling. \u003cbr\u003eThe flavor is bold, aromatic, \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic \u003c\/strong\u003e(with camphor, mint, and medicinal herb notes) and slightly astringent. The aroma is also fresh and balsamic, reminiscent of linden flower herbal tea. \u003cbr\u003eThis nectar is collected by bees from \u003cstrong\u003eTilia cordata plants\u003c\/strong\u003e (mountain linden) at around 1,000 m above sea level in July.\u003cbr\u003eLinden honey may sometimes contain some chestnut nectar due to the overlapping blooming periods if the bees are located in \u003cem\u003ea mixed woodland area. \u003c\/em\u003eIn this case, the honey has a bolder, slightly bitter aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis honey is highly recommended for \u003cstrong\u003esweetening teas and herbal teas\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the beverage a balsamic aroma that can also be enjoyed by inhaling the warm steam rising from the cup.\u003cbr\u003eIn cooking, it can be used in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003efish dishes\u003c\/span\u003e (for example, to marinate cuttlefish for a few hours before sautéing them with artichokes and thyme), or \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ein the preparation of panforte and castagnaccio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"blu_toggle_text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apicoltura Alice Orlando","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47404625101119,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/9921\/1839\/files\/AC1C9AF2-CC1A-467E-B44F-A769935B0BD6.jpg?v=1702219838"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.agrigeuna.it\/en\/collections\/miele.oembed","provider":"Agri-Geuna® ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}