RAKS Oak Tree Honey Epirus Land Oak (manow) honey from Epirus, (Greece) 450 g
In ancient times, the Greeks believed that the oak tree was blessed with mythical and healing properties. The Egyptians gave oak honey as a precious medicine to those suffering from liver, kidney and stomach problems. According to the Persian physician Avicenna, manna oak honey is a true elixir for preserving health and youth. Such fame for centuries is not accidental - manna oak honey is a miraculous means of stimulating and toning the body, due to its wealth of vitamins and minerals. Today it is considered one of the most nutritious and sought-after honeys in the world.
It has strong antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. This is due to the hydrogen peroxide content, the acidic pH, and the low moisture content of the product.
Manovia oak honey is high in antioxidants, especially polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids. Antioxidants protect cells from oxidative stress, slow down aging, and counteract the development of chronic diseases.
Mangrove oak honey contains good amounts of potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
Greek oak honey is a true honey from the virgin forests of the Epirus region. It is collected at an altitude of over 1200 meters, far from any urban areas and industrial pollution. Beekeepers often have to spend hours in the mountains, where tireless bees produce this extremely rare variety of honey.
What makes Greek Oak Honey special is its nutritional profile and unique health benefits, especially for the digestive and respiratory systems, for strengthening, for relieving symptoms of cough and sore throat.
What does it taste like?
According to experts, tasting this honey can be described as a “kiss of wood” because it has the scent of resin. It has complex oak flavors and a slight nuance of “salted caramel” and molasses. Greek oak honey has a very dark brown color, close to black. It has notes of dried fruits, with a slight acidity and bitterness in the aftertaste. It is difficult to sugar (crystallize).
Characteristics of mangrove oak honey
Manna honey is harvested in July and August. It is the only type of honey that is not obtained from the nectar of the plant, but from the sap of the tree (a sugary liquid similar to nectar). The latter serves as food for insects that feed on a part of the sap, which flows out, and the rest is returned to the leaves as a sticky liquid enriched with enzymes. Bees collect the enzyme-enriched manna, process it and produce honey. At first it is a light and transparent liquid, but then it acquires a darker color.
Due to its high mineral content, oak honey has up to 6 times higher nutritional value than nectar honey, and also has a more pronounced antibacterial effect.
Rich nutritional profile
Oak honey contains various vitamins, especially vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), and trace amounts of niacin, riboflavin, and thiamine. It also contains varying amounts of dietary minerals such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, selenium, and copper.
Lower glycemic index than flower honey.
If you're looking for ways to enjoy something sweet and healthy and control your weight, oak honey may be a good choice.
Strong calming properties
Due to its thick consistency, low moisture content and antibacterial properties, this forest honey is recommended for soothing sore throats caused by respiratory tract infections. You can add it to tea after it has cooled (heat destroys its beneficial properties) or simply consume a tablespoon of honey several times a day and avoid eating or drinking anything for at least an hour afterwards. Some people take a tablespoon of honey on an empty stomach in the morning to soothe the inflammation of the stomach lining in gastritis. Eating and drinking are postponed for about an hour.
Toning effects
Oak forest honey is energizing not only because of its rich content of natural sugars, which give us instant energy and help prevent hypoglycemic conditions, but also because of its nutritional value, providing important vitamins and minerals that further contribute to increasing energy levels.
Less pollen and allergens
Due to the specifics of its collection, this honey contains less allergenic bee pollen and therefore reduces the risk of allergies.
However, since honey bees do not discriminate between food sources, it is possible that they may also collect nectar from plants that have bloomed in the area.
What does it help with?
For digestion
Thanks to its prebiotic effects, manna honey promotes digestive health, improving the absorption of nutrients. It is a good source of oligosaccharides, natural sugars that ferment and serve as prebiotics or a food source for the beneficial bacteria in our digestive tract. It improves intestinal transit and helps with constipation. It has both gastroprotective and antibacterial effects and is effective in gastritis and stomach ulcers. Honey is believed to have a soothing and protective effect on the stomach lining, encouraging it to produce more mucus and less stomach acid. It acts as an unfavorable environment for the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, which is a leading cause of gastritis and stomach ulcers.
Relieves sore throats and helps with coughs
Manna honey contains antibacterial compounds that are active in colds and flu, reducing the spread of bacteria in the throat. With its sticky and sugary consistency, manna honey forms a protective coating on the mucous membrane of the throat, thus relieving pain and calming cough. It has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Improves skin health
Mango honey works wonders for inflamed skin, helps with acne, reduces inflammation, and has a mild exfoliating and tightening effect.
Cardioprotective properties
The flavonoid activities in oak leaves may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease through several mechanisms such as inhibiting vascular inflammation and reducing plaque formation.
Regulates cholesterol
The antioxidant effect of oak leaves can increase HDL (good cholesterol) and reduce the effect of LDL (bad cholesterol). This mechanism is important in preventing atherosclerotic formation, which can turn into plaque in the vessels and is a leading cause of ischemic heart disease or stroke.
Lowers blood pressure
The flavonoids in oak honey have the ability to inhibit the activity of ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme), which causes hypertension. Oak leaves have a substrate that is similar to the antihypertensive drug in the ACE inhibitor class.
Acts as an antiseptic
Oak honey can also act as an antiseptic and disinfect wounds, helping them heal faster.
A tasty suggestion:
Pumpkin pie with oak honey
Products:
2 cups pumpkin puree (cooked and pureed pumpkin)
3/4 cup oak honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
3/4 cup full-fat cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 shortcrust pie crust
Method of preparation:
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C.
Mix the puree, honey, vanilla, salt and spices.
Add the cream, carefully mix with the beaten eggs.
Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
Cover with foil and bake at 190 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20-30 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center of the pie comes out clean.
Cool and serve with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Nutritional values
per 100 g:
Energy
1280.3 Kj/306 kcal
Fats
0 grams
Of which saturated
0 grams
Carbohydrates
76.5g
Of which sugars
73g
Proteins
0 g
Salt
0 grams
*the values indicated refer to 100 g
