Description
Floral Source: Unifloral, Single Origin
Aroma: Delicate floral aroma.
Taste: Kashmir honey or Acacia honey has a sweet, mild flavor. The flavor notes are floral with hints of vanilla.
It has a short taste note and no aftertaste. While some honey can be overbearing and taste strong, Kashmir honey is light and easy on the taste palate. You can have a spoonful without feeling overwhelmed.
It is highly preferred to mix with drinks and with fruit bowls.
Color: Very light in color. It is almost transparent with a hint of color ranging from liquid glass to a pale golden tint.
Consistency: It is thinner than most honey and remains liquid longer. This could likely be due to higher fructose content.
Nectar and Flower: Acacia has many local names including Babul and Kikar. Found on the Himalayan foothills, Acacia has big thorn and white or yellow flowers. The flowers start to blossom in May.
Location: Regions of Kashmir. The cool weather and pristine conditions help to nurture the lush green valleys of Kashmir that are covered by forests of Acacia and their white, yellow flowers. Due to high demand in the export market, most Kashmir honey is collected and sold for exports. It is a rare and highly coveted variety of honey.
Uses of Kashmir honey:
Amplifies brain power: Kashmir honey is known to be readily absorbed by the body and stimulates brain activity. It is quite suitable for children and those who labor intellectually. It facilitates faster recovery from fatigue and energizes the body.
Improves Sleep: It is also known to have a calming effect, so you can expect improved sleep, de-stressing effects, and a soothing effect on nervous tension.
Promotes Heart health: Regular consumption of this Kashmiri honey has been known to lower the risk of heart diseases, stroke, some types of cancer, blood pressure, and increase hemoglobin levels. It is rich in magnesium and vitamin C.
Detoxifies body: Kashmiri honey also helps in the liver and respiratory health.
Manages Diabetes: Kashmir honey has a mild taste. You can drizzle this sweet Kashmiri ambrosia over fruits and also add it to yogurt, pancakes, and cereals. It is quite sweet, so even just a drizzle will tickle your taste buds. Kashmiri honey has higher fructose content and thus is low on the glycemic index and can be consumed by diabetic patients. It is rich in antioxidants and flavonoids.
Elixir for Skin: It has high beta-carotene which makes it highly beneficial for skin and eye health. Kashmir honey is also said to prevent and treat acne and eczema.
