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Useful properties and contraindications of clover honey
Clover, or rather its pollen, is present in many types of honey, because in its pure form, there is not a single sort of natural honey. Clover is no exception. Therefore, this beekeeping product is usually named after the main honey plant from which the bees received a bribe.
Clover honey is considered to be of high quality. Its color, aroma, taste and useful properties give the right to call it that.
The taste and color of clover honey
Fragrant clover honey. It is classified as a flower variety that provides pleasant, rich aroma, sweet taste without bitterness and astringency. The aftertaste is pronounced.
Fresh pumped honey is almost transparent. The color is light yellow with a greenish tint. When bees collect nectar from red clover, the honey takes on a corresponding pinkish tone.
Crystallizes quickly, the structure is fine-grained.
Ingredients: vitamins and minerals
By its composition clover honey is more suitable for patients with diabetes mellitus than other varietiesbecause the amount of fructose exceeds glucose. It is easily absorbed by the body. This feature is used by nutritionists in their recommendations to patients.
The composition is as follows:
| Compound | % |
|---|---|
| Fructose | 40 |
| Glucose | 35 |
| Water, polysaccharides, sucrose, ash, organic acids, other substances | 25 |
It can also change from the growing conditions of the honey plant, weather, etc.
Microelements predominate:
- Boron;
- Iodine;
- Manganese;
- Potassium;
- Iron;
- Copper;
- Zinc.
The composition of clover honey contains essential amino acids, which makes this variety more valuable. Of vitamins honey contains ascorbic acid, vitamin E, K, B vitamins and others.
High-calorie honey. 100 g of the product contains about 315 kilocalories.
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Beneficial features
Clover honey improves metabolism and blood circulation... It is recommended to use it to restore strength in case of overwork. Since honey activates the digestive processes, it is eaten in the morning on an empty stomach. In addition, it is an excellent prophylactic agent.
This variety has antiseptic and antibacterial properties... It normalizes the intestinal microflora. It is a great diuretic. When consumed with tea, it is able to remove toxins from the body.
It is used in dietetics, cosmetology, traditional and alternative medicine. Besides, widely used in the confectionery industry, in particular, in cakes, other baked goods.
Honey is good because it has an enveloping effect.
Contraindications and harm
High-calorie clover honey. therefore you can't overeat it... For an adult, it is enough to eat up to 90 g per day, for a teenager - up to 45 g. For prevention the rate is halved. If someone has an allergy to bee products or legumes, then it is better to refuse to use it.
Patients with diabetes mellitus can use it, but carefully. It will not hurt to consult a doctor. Since honey is a very sweet product, you need rinse the mouth after use to avoid dental caries.
Do not give clover honey to children under three years old.
About honey plant
The honey plant for this type of honey is clover - a legume herb. Grows in Ukraine, in central Russia, Europe. In some countries, it is specially sown as a honey plant. In Ukraine, they mow twice a year.
This plant blooms from the end of May and all of June.... It is not excluded that this period will be extended until the beginning of July.
Clover comes in white, pink and red. From 1 hectare of area, you can produce from 100 to 300 kg of honey... As a honey plant, it is valued because the main period for collecting nectar falls at a time when the early honey plants have already faded, and the middle (summer) ones have not yet entered the flowering stage.
In the presence of dew and calm weather, bees are happy to work on clover.
Storage conditions
This type of honey is candied quickly. Before crystallization, it is desirable to withstand a temperature of 15-17 degrees Celsius.... After - from +3 to +8 at a relative humidity of 60%.
The best containers are glass jars or ceramic dishes.
What are the main diseases it treats?
Cardiovascular diseases, in particular, tachycardia, all colds, kidney diseases, joints are treated with drugs in combination with this honey. Clover honey is recommended for blood purification and intestinal microflora restoration.
For those who suffer from neuroses, insomnia, honey will help calm the nervous system. He has a beneficial effect on the body and helps to overcome some female diseasesth. For overweight people, it will help normalize metabolism.
When using honey, it is important not to get carried away, remembering the famous phrase: "Any poison is a medicine, any medicine is a poison"... Considering that honey can be a strong allergen, excessive consumption fraught with serious consequences, up to anaphylactic shock... Therefore, everything is good in moderation. If you follow it, you can enjoy this product with pleasure. Pleasant taste, coupled with its beneficial properties, will provide an invaluable service to maintain or restore health.
