Raw Organic Rivera Gum Honey from Uruguay 227g

NEW 2024 STOCK THIS HONEY WAS AWARDED A 2020 3-STAR GREAT TASTE AWARD BY THE UK GUILD OF FINE FOOD AND FEATURED IN THE TIMES (UK) NEWSPAPER AS ONE OF THE TASTIEST FOOD PRODUCTS IN THE UK.   Description A dark, buttery-silky smooth honey with tasting notes of black treacle, maple syrup and avocado, our Raw Organic Pacific Avocado honey from the Pacific coast of Mexico. With over 25 vitamins and minerals in each fruit, the avocado contains some of the highest levels of health promoting properties known to exist.One of the rarest honeys in the world, this honey comes from bees that feed on avocado trees in the world's oldest and largest avocado plantation, 5000ft high in the mountains of Michoacan province in western Mexico.With an incredible number of bioactive compounds, the avocado plant is used around the world to relieve the symptoms of conditions from anaemia to skin issues.Mixed in water this honey makes a nutritious, refreshing and tasty drink. It is delicious with premium vanilla ice cream or thick Greek yoghurt. Mix a teaspoon into a glass of cold organic milk and add a pinch of salt for an organic salted caramel milkshake! Size: 227g (1/2lb) net weight in a glass jarColour: dark amber / black silkySet/runny: runny (crystallises in cold weather with fine crystals)Organic: certified organic by the Organic Food Federation (UK), GB-ORG-04 Read on for more details about the origin, taste and uses of this honey. Origin 12,000 years ago, Mexico was home to the first avocado trees known to man. Today, the region of Michoacan on the Pacific coast of western Mexico produces half of the world's avocado crop. Our Raw Organic Pacific Avocado Honey is produced by bees that feed on the nectar from these avocado trees, which are situated 5000ft high on the mountain slopes of Michoacan.The avocado tree grows 20m high with leaves 12-25cm long and small green-yellow flowers 5-10mm wide. It only grows in tropical or subtropical climates. Taste Tasting notes: Bold, rich, woody, smoky, burnt sugar and caramel notes that mellow into maple syrup and black treacle with a subtle aftertaste of avocado Texture: Buttery smooth black texture that is silky on the tongue but dissolves quickly Aroma: Strong, lactic as if fermenting, similar to cooked butter and warm chestnut Sweetness: medium Mixed in cold water, this honey makes a nutritious, refreshing and tasty drink. With thick Greek yoghurt, it makes a healthy snack or breakfast. Drizzled on top of premium vanilla ice cream, it makes a delicious dessert. Mix a teaspoon into a glass of cold organic milk and add a pinch of salt for an organic salted caramel milkshake! Uses In accordance with EU directive 1924/2006 we are unable to make any health claim about any of our honeys. The information given below is either background information about the plants from which our honey comes, or anecdotal based on customer reviews. It should not be inferred from the plant properties that this honey automatically possesses the same qualities or provides the same benefits as the plant. The avocado fruit contains an incredible amount (over 25) of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and some of the highest levels of health-promoting properties known to exist.With a high number of bioactive compounds, the avocado fruit is said to offer many of the same health properties as an aloe vera plant.When used as a face mask avocado extracts can promote healthy, supple skin.Avocado extracts can be used as a hair conditioner for dry, damaged hair and to promote shiny, vibrant hair.Avocados contain carotenoid lutein in far higher concentrations than in any other fruit. Lutein is essential for protection against age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.Avocado extracts are also used:- to neutralise unpleasant breath- as a natural treatment for dandruff- to accelerate menstruation- to combat viruses including herpes- during pregnancy due to its exceptionally high vitamin, mineral and folic acid content- to relieve symptoms of psoriasisScientific studiesA study in Shizuoka University, Japan, in 2000, found that compounds naturally present in avocados can help reduce liver disease. A 2005 study in Tufts University, Massachusetts, USA, found that avocados are high in lutein, which helps protects eyesight against cataracts and macular degeneration. A 2016 study at the University of Santa Maria, Brazil, found that avocados are one of the most nutrition-dense fruits on the planet. This honey can be used like ordinary honey but is best taken as a teaspoon of this honey mixed into a glass of cool or warm (not hot) water and drunk once a day on an empty stomach 30 minutes before breakfast.                                                                                                           Note: unless where specifically mentioned, none of these statements have been clinically proven in scientific trials and none of these statements constitute a claim as to any health benefit. Please contact us for links to the various scientific studies cited in these statements.

FEB 2024 STOCK JUST IN. Filled fresh from the drum last week, on sale now. One of our best batches ever, crystallised with a delicious smokey taste.  Description In August 2019 this honey was awarded a One-Star Great Taste Award by the UK Guild of Fine Food. "Gooey, like toasted marshmallows!" are the words customers use to describe this exciting new thick creamy white honey from Mexico. It comes from bees feeding on the white mesquite trees that litter the 6000ft high plains of the Mexican Plateau in Aguascalientes state of central Mexico. Known as the "tree of life" Native American tribes have considered it a superfood for centuries to promote health and vitality. They use every part of the tree for food, healing, fabric and flour. Pods of the mesquite tree have properties that regulate blood sugar, promote fat burning and smooth digestion. Wild mesquite trees are only found in Mexico and southwestern United States. This honey has a 84% lab tested purity mesquite pollen count. The judges who awarded this honey a One-Star Great Taste Award described it: "A thick, creamy set honey with a bright, fruity aroma. The smokiness of mesquite is quite intriguing, adding balance to the sweetness without catching in the back of the throat. A complex product that could work well as an accompaniment to sweet and savoury food." Size: 227g (1lb) net weight in a glass jarColour: whiteSet/runny: thick setOrganic: certified organic by the Organic Food Federation (UK), GB-ORG-04Read on for more details about the origin, taste and uses of this set honey. Origin The Mexican Plateau is a region of 6000ft high plains that cover most of northern and central Mexico. Wild mesquite trees fill the horizon of these arid desert plains. They grow from 8 - 20m high and bear pod-like fruits. Bees feed on the nectar from pods to produce our Raw Organic White Velvet Mesquite Honey. Once a year local beekeepers from the Gomez family harvest this honey so we can bring it to your table straight from the hive, raw, living and unfiltered. Taste Tasting notes: toasted marshmallows, white chocolate, with smokey notes of vanilla beanTexture: Thick set, silky smooth, whiteAroma: Jelly beans, smoky mesquiteSweetness: mild Uses In accordance with EU directive 1924/2006 we are unable to make any health claim about any of our honeys. The information given below is either background information about the plants from which our honey comes, or anecdotal based on customer reviews. It should not be inferred from the plant properties that this honey automatically possesses the same qualities or provides the same benefits as the plant. 84% of this honey comes from bees feeding on mesquite trees. The mesquite plant has an astonishing number of uses. Native American tribes have been using it as a superfood natural sweetener for centuries to promote health and vitality. They use every part of the tree for food, healing, fabric and flour. The mesquite plant has a low glycaemic index (GI) of 25, meaning that it slowly releases sugar into the bloodstream, making it suitable for diabetics and diabetes subject to the advice of a qualified medical practitioner.  Low GI foods promote fat burning. The mesquite plant is free of fructose, meaning that no insulin is required to digest it. The mesquite plant also contains the following compounds in high amounts: Quercetin - several scientific studies show that quercetin has properties that help to manage the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes. Serotonin - regulates mood and calms the mind Apigenin - known to repair and protect damaged kidneys Calcium and magnesium - promotes bone health Zinc - promotes fertility and strengthens immunity Mesquite makes an excellent marinade for barbecued meats due to its natural smoky flavour. This honey can be used like ordinary honey but is best taken as a teaspoon of this honey mixed into a glass of cool or warm (not hot) water and drunk three times a day on an empty stomach. Note: unless where specifically mentioned, none of these statements have been clinically proven in scientific trials and none of these statements constitute a claim as to any health benefit. Please contact us for links to the various scientific studies cited in these statements.

NEW BATCH NOW IN STOCK FOR 2025 - Our best batch ever at 74% gumbo limbo pollen purity.   Description   In 2018 this honey won a One-Star Great Taste Award by the United Kingdom Guild of Fine Food. The independent food judges who awarded this honey a One-Star award described it as:  "Amazingly dark and rich appearance. Very upfront flavour...orange and rose blossom notes ...An interesting journey of flavours and a great honey." This wildflower honey with a very high pollen content is derived predominantly from the red Gumbo Limbo tree native to Mexico that is used locally for its properties to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and allergies. This honey tastes so good that brown bears frequently attack its hives to get to the honey before the beekeepers can. This honey contains a higher concentration of pollen than Manuka, Yemeni Sidr and local honeys. Many of our customers have reported positive results while using this honey to relieve the symptoms of hay fever.Size: 227g net weight in a glass jarColour: light amber when setSet/runny: crystallised setOrganic: certified organic by the Organic Food Federation (UK), GB-ORG-04 Read on for more details about the origin, taste and uses of this crystallised honey. Origin 3000 feet high in the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountain range in north-eastern Mexico lie vast swathes of red Gumbo Limbo trees surrounded by sunflowers and pistachio plants. This is a mountain wildflower honey that is produced by the bees that feed on the nectar from these flowers, trees and plants. 74% of this honey is produced from bees that feed on the nectar from the fruits of the red Gumbo Limbo tree. This honey is so tasty that both brown bears and beekeepers from the famous Gomez beekeeping family race to gather this honey. What the Gomez family harvest is brought to your table straight from the hive, raw, living and unfiltered. The Gumbo Limbo tree (scientific name bursera simaruba) is a large tree that grows up to 25m high. It has a red shaggy bark that peels off in paper-thin strips and is native to northern Mexico and central America: Its leaves are 5-12 cm long and the tree produces small round fruits about 8 mm long: Taste Tasting notes: Smoky, woody, sandalwood with nutty notes of earth and a crispy pistachio finishTexture: crystallised setAroma: Aromatic, of sandalwoodSweetness: medium This honey tastes delicious straight from the spoon, over toast or porridge, or with good quality yoghurt, fresh cream or ice-cream. In Mexico, it is used as a sauce to go with barbecued meat. Uses In accordance with EU directive 1924/2006 we are unable to make any health claim about any of our honeys. The information given below is either background information about the plants from which our honey comes, or anecdotal based on customer reviews. It should not be inferred from the plant properties that this honey automatically possesses the same qualities or provides the same benefits as the plant.” The bark of the Gumbo Limbo tree, the principal tree from which this honey is derived, has been used in traditional herbal remedies all over central America and the Caribbean for centuries due to its very strong antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Extracts from this tree are used to increases blood flow and relieve blood pressure. This honey contains a higher concentration of pollen than Manuka, Yemeni Sidr and local honeys. Many of our customers have reported positive results while using this honey to relieve the symptoms of hayfever.In The Bahamas, red Gumbo Limbo tree extracts are used to treat related energy problems.In Mexico, red Gumbo Limbo tree extracts are used to treat venereal diseases, snake bite and all types of digestion problems. In Peru, red Gumbo Limbo tree extracts are used as a tonic to cleanse and purify the blood. In Belize, red Gumbo Limbo tree extracts are used to treat urinary tract infections, sunburn and skin allergies. For maximum health benefits, eat a teaspoon of this honey first thing in the morning on an empty stomach or mix it into a glass of cool water and drink it. This honey can be used like ordinary honey but is best taken as a teaspoon of this honey mixed into a glass of cool or warm (not hot) water and drunk three times a day on an empty stomach.                                                                                                           Note: unless where specifically mentioned, none of these statements have been clinically proven in scientific trials and none of these statements constitute a claim as to any health benefit. Please contact us for links to the various scientific studies cited in these statements.

NEW 2024 STOCK   This honey won a Two Star Great Taste Award from the UK Guild of Fine Foods, in the annual "oscars" of the fine food world. Description 227g net weight in a glass jar.Monofloral organic honey from bees feeding on organic lychee tree plantations in the tropical Atlantic coast of Veracruz, Mexico.A crystallised honey set with natural honey crystals with an intensely floral aroma, tasting notes of jasmine flowers and the cool, tingling aftertaste of lychee fruit.As each crystal dissolves in your mouth you experience an intense burst of flavour that lasts long after the honey disappears into your body.[Note: This honey does NOT contain any lychee fruit extract, added flavour, sugar or ingredients; it is pure, natural honey.]It is raw, certified organic, unfiltered, unpasteurised and living... as natural as if you collected it yourself. In August 2022, this honey won a Two Star Great Taste Award from the UK Guild of Fine Foods, in the annual "oscars" of the fine food world. The awarding judges said: "Grainy, with a very strong and surprising lychee flavour. An original, unusual, deep, dark intense honey. Fruity and floral, this really is a talking point.""This honey gives a depth of flavour unexpected but long lasting and fragrant. Its wonderful taste is delicate but full of flowery notes which allow the texture of crystals enhance the taste even more, extending the pleasure of eating this raw honey.""A honey with a lovely fresh aroma and acidity. It is fruity and delicious and has a pleasing, juicy, almost citrusy feeling in the mouth. The slightly grainy texture was very enjoyable, and overall we found it a very uplifting honey that would have a variety of uses." This honey tastes delicious straight from the spoon or mixed into cold water, makes a nutritious and refreshing drink.Size: 227g (1/2lb) net weight in a glass jarColour: light amberSet/runny: crystallised honey set with natural honey crystalsOrganic: certified organic by the Organic Food Federation (UK), GB-ORG-04Read on for more details about the origin, taste and uses of this crystallised honey set with natural honey crystals.  Origin Lychee (sometimes spelt litchi) is a soft, whitish-pink coloured pulpy fruit that is cultivated in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is available for a very short period of time during the summer months.Lychee (Litchi chinensis) is an evergreen tree that grows to 15-28m high. Bees feed on its flowers to produce this honey.   Taste Tasting notes: Caramel and jasmine flowers with the cool, tingling aftertaste of juicy lychee fruits Texture: part-runny, part crystallised (sets quickly due to the high pollen content)Aroma: intense floralSweetness: sweet  Uses In accordance with EU directive 1924/2006 we are unable to make any health claim about any of our honeys. The information given below is either background information about the plants from which our honey comes, or anecdotal based on customer reviews. It should not be inferred from the plant properties that this honey automatically possesses the same qualities or provides the same benefits as the plant. At least 65% of this honey comes exclusively from lychee fruit flowers.Lychee is a nutritious bioactive fruit high in Vitamin C with an incredible number of flavonoids and other health-promoting compounds.There have been a number of scientific studies on the anti-diabetic effect of lychee extract on both humans and rats. Modern pharmacological studies have identified that some components of lychee seed have the effects of modulation of blood sugar by improving insulin resistance (IR), lowering blood lipids, antioxidation, antivirus, anti-tumor and preventing liver injury.It can be consumed like any other honey or applied on the skin in small amounts.A 1986 study in China found that lychee extract improved insulin resistance when given to Type 2 diabetic patients.A 2010 study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that oligonol, a compound occurring naturally within lychee fruits, reduced liver damage associated with diabetes.A 2010 study at the University of Texas Health Science Center, USA found that oligonol displayed antiviral activity against the flu virus.A 2010 study at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that lychee fruit extracts displayed antiviral activity against several viruses, including the herpes virus.This honey can be used like ordinary honey but is best taken as a teaspoon of this honey mixed into a glass of cool or warm (not hot) water and drunk once a day on an empty stomach 30 minutes before breakfast. If you suffer from an existing health condition, always consult a medical professional before introducing something into your diet to help relieve the symptoms of that condition. References:1. H. Zhang & Y. Teng, “Effect of li ren (semen litchi) anti-diabetes pills in 45 cases of diabetes mellitus,” Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 277–278, 1986.2. J. S. Noh et al, “Treatment with oligonol, a low-molecular polyphenol derived from lychee fruit, attenuates diabetes-induced hepatic damage through regulation of oxidative stress and lipid metabolism,” British Journal of Nutrition, vol. 106, no. 7, pp. 1013–1022, 2011.3. Gangehei L, et al, "Oligonol a low molecular weight polyphenol of lychee fruit extract inhibits proliferation of influenza virus by blocking reactive oxygen species-dependent ERK phosphorylation." Phytomedicine. 2010;17(13):1047-1056.Note: unless where specifically mentioned, none of these statements have been clinically proven in scientific trials and none of these statements constitute a claim as to any health benefit. Please contact us for links to the various scientific studies cited in these statements.