The benefits and harms of sainfoin honey

Some people think that sainfoin honey does not have outstanding healing properties, although it good for the human body... The variety has its own uniqueness in terms of taste and aroma. It is enjoyed with pleasure in Europe. The main producing countries of this variety are Italy and France.

But many refer to it as a valuable type of honey.

The taste and color of sainfoin honey

Sainfoin honey is fragrant, has a sweet taste with a barely perceptible rose scent. After pumping, the variety is liquid, in the literal sense of the word, can spill out of the vessel. Light yellow in color with a greenish tint.

Crystallizes slowly, acquiring a fine-grained structure. The color after sugaring changes to white with a pink tint.

Ingredients: vitamins and minerals

In adulthood, honey contains less fructose than glucose, and the percentage of sucrose drops to 1%. But much depends on weather and climatic conditions. Because of this (less fructose in relation to glucose) this type of honey not recommended for patients with diabetes mellitus.

The composition is as follows:

Compound	%
Fructose	38
Glucose	48
Water, polysaccharides, sucrose, ash, organic acids, other substances	14

 

It can also change from storage conditions.

This honey contains about three hundred minerals and trace elements., including boron, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, fluorine, iodine, chromium, potassium and others. Carbohydrates contain about 83%, proteins - 1%.

The presence of essential amino acids give this variety more value. It contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C), B vitamins, vitamin K and E, and others.

High-calorie honey. 100 g of the product contains 315 kilocalories.

Useful properties and its application

Esparcet honey improves blood circulation... It helps with colds and viral infections, and other respiratory diseases. For prevention, it is taken on an empty stomach in the morning and in the evening before bedtime.

It helps against fatigue and surprises with its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Honey useful for physical and mental stress, since its calorie content helps to restore strength in the shortest possible time. It normalizes the intestinal microflora, has a beneficial effect on the entire digestive system of the body. Its enveloping effect after taking it successfully helps fight against gum disease and gastritis. After consuming sainfoin honey, a feeling of fullness quickly sets in, therefore it is used in dietetics. In addition, it is used in cosmetology and medicine. In cooking, he is a welcome guest and an ingredient in many dishes, especially in the confectionery industry.

Contraindications and harm

Esparcet honey is high in calories. Therefore, you cannot overeat it. Daily allowance for an adult up to 100 g, for a teenager - up to 40 g. If someone is allergic to bee products or legumes, it is better to refuse to use it. Patients with diabetes mellitus, as mentioned above, it is better not to eat it.

About sainfoin honey plant

The honey plant for this type of honey is sainfoin - herbaceous leguminous plant. It grows in the Ukraine, central Russia, Siberia, Central Asia, North Africa in the wild. In some countries, it is specially sown as a honey plant.

It begins to bloom in late May - early June lasting from two to three weeks.Its value is manifested in the fact that bees can take nectar from it at a time when the spring honey plants have already faded, and most of the summer ones have not yet begun to bloom.

Each flower lives less than a day... Blossoming in the morning, it fades in the evening. Therefore, when the weather is favorable, the bees work from early morning. The optimal weather for collecting nectar is calm warm weather with an abundance of dew.

Due to the high yield of nectar, it is also highly prized. Up to 0.5 tons of honey is obtained from 1 hectare of area.

Storage conditions

This type of honey sugar slowly... In this state, he is better. store at a temperature of +14 - + 18 degrees... After crystallization, we lower the temperature to 4 - 7 degrees Celsius. Air humidity - 60%. These are optimal conditions. In this state, the beneficial properties of honey will last for a long time. Above 40 with a plus sign and below 35 with a minus sign, they are lost. Store in a dark place on the balcony, in the basement, in another room, subject to the temperature regime.

Avoid exposure of honey to direct sunlight for a long time.

Glass, earthenware, ceramic dishes for long-term storage are preferable to food grade plastic or plastic. Do not store it in the freezer. in order to avoid the loss of its beneficial properties.

What are the main diseases it treats?

Esparcet honey recommended for the treatment of blood diseases, and for cardiovascular diseases.

Its restorative effect on the body was noticed by ancient healers. Therefore, it was recommended after prolonged physical exertion, illness. People suffering from neuroses, it is better to use in the morning and at night. Natural stimulants and enzymes that make up the bee product help to restore the energy potential of a person.

For all pulmonary, acute respiratory diseases, it also helps.

Application of this variety useful for those who suffer from diseases of the kidneys, heart, liver... Thanks to its antibacterial properties, it has a beneficial effect on the intestines, restoring the microflora. For overweight people, it will help normalize metabolism.

It is used not only for food, but also used in the form of compresses for cuts, rheumatism... It perfectly cleanses and nourishes the skin. Therefore, in cosmetology it is used as part of some ointments and creams. Honey does not dry out the skin and clears acne and boils.

Many beekeepers and other connoisseurs of bee products consider this variety to be the standard of honey... Delicate aroma and pleasant taste, coupled with its beneficial properties, will not leave anyone indifferent.