Pine Honey, 900g – Drosos Family, Kos
PACKAGING: 900g
The pine honey from the Drosos family is produced in the forests of Kos, from honeydew collected by bees from the pine tree (Pinus brutia). Its production is based on traditional beekeeping practices, with respect for the island’s natural environment.
Description
The pine honey from the Drosos family is produced in the forests of Kos, from honeydew collected by bees from the pine tree (Pinus brutia). It is a natural product of exceptional quality, with a rich flavor and high nutritional value. Its production is based on traditional beekeeping practices, respecting the island’s natural environment.
Pine honey accounts for approximately 60-65% of Greece’s total honey production and is considered highly nutritious and resistant to crystallization.
Features
Taste:
Mild, rich, and pleasantly caramel-like. It is not overly sweet, making it ideal for daily consumption.
Aroma:
Earthy, resinous, and subtly woody, with hints of pine.
Color:
Dark amber to deep brown, depending on the season and the harvesting area. The pine honey from Kos has a warm, rich color with a natural shine.
Crystallization:
It crystallizes very slowly, often after 1 to 2 years or more due to its low natural sugar content.
The Drosos family maintains their beehives in selected forested areas of Kos, where the pine trees are rich in honeydew, ensuring a pure product with no additives, containing all the beneficial properties that Greek nature has to offer.
Nutritional Information per 100g
- Energy
- 1288 KJ / 308 kcal
- Fat
- 0.0g
- of which saturated
- 0.0g
- Carbohydrates
- 65g
- of which sugars
- 65g
- Protein
- 0.3g
- Salt
- 2.5g
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CONSUMPTION BY CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS / APPROVED HONEY PACKAGING FACILITY WITH CODE 81SM01 / THE PRODUCT IS PACKAGED IN FACILITIES APPLYING HACCP SYSTEMS / STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
