Organic Cherry Honey

The rare monoflora with the magnificent flowering of the Cellenese cherry trees

An elite honey, produced by nomadic bees during the few days of spring in Viterbo.

Cherry Honey La Selva

Il Organic Cherry Honey of La Selva is one of the most important references rare and precious of the entire Italian beekeeping production. This is a monofloral honey cherry, produced by nomadic bees which are placed in the arbor in the short but intense period of the spring cherry blossom of Celleno — just one or two weeks of white-pink magic that illuminates the hills of Tuscia every year between late March and early April. The color is light, slightly amber, the aroma delicately floral and fruity, the flavor sweet, refined and with notes that recall the sweet almond , ripe cherry. A real limited edition of nature: there is only the quantity that the bees can collect in the very few days of flowering.
 
 
 

The roots of this honey are sunk in the magnificent cherry orchards of Celleno

The production of high-quality monofloral honeys such as cherry honey is a refined beekeeping practice which requires skill, timing and weather luck. nomadic bees they are transported every spring in the arnieri positioned in the cherry orchards of Celleno precisely on the days of the flowers blooming: this practice of beekeeping nomadism has been documented in Italy since theRoman antiquity, when Virgilio in book IV of the Georgics describes the beekeeper's profession with poetic precision. Cherry tree (Prunus avium) is an excellent honey plant: its flowers, rich in sugary nectar, are visited intensively by bees which, in a few days of frenetic work, manage to produce a honey with a unique character and a distinctive aromatic profile. A small, precious legacy of the lands suited to cherry growing since 1457.
 
 
 

Choosing Cherry Honey means choosing an ally of well-being.

Cherry Honey has remarkable nutraceutical properties. It is traditionally appreciated for its anti-inflammatory action e antibacterial, and for this reason it is particularly indicated to combat inflammation of the respiratory tract: cough, sore throat, cold. It brings flavonoids (in particular crisina, abundant in stone fruit honeys), live enzymes of the inhibin line (allies of the immune system), polyphenolic antioxidants, B vitamins, minerals (potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus) and simple sugars that are quickly absorbed (fructose and glucose). It is a natural energy ideal for Sports, convalescents, elderly, children over 12 months, and for anyone looking for a top-quality natural sweetener. 331 kcal per 100g: concentrated sweetness and pure nourishment.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Organic Cherry Honey

• NATURAL REMEDY FOR THROAT AND RESPIRATORY TRACT
  The most “therapeutic” use of Cherry Honey exploits its natural anti-inflammatory properties: dissolve a teaspoon in a Organic evening herbal tea hot, in a Organic Bancha Green Tea or in an infusion of Organic Dried Chamomile with a small piece of ginger. A gentle treat for cold evenings, for tired speakers, for children's sore throats. For a more powerful remedy, combine it with a splash of Organic Propolis Throat Spray: the beekeeping duo par excellence.
• GOURMET BREAKFAST, YOGURT AND SIGNATURE SWEETENER
  Cherry Honey is a excellent natural sweetener: a teaspoon on a slice of Semi-wholemeal Country Bread freshly toasted and butter, or mixed in one Organic Farm White Yogurt with a handful of granola and dried fruit. For a refined breakfast, try it on Lazio buffalo ricotta Freshly drained: the lactic creaminess enhances the floral notes of the honey, creating a taste worthy of a gourmet pastry shop. Also splendid as a sweetener for coffee, green tea and homemade lemonades.
• PAIRINGS WITH MATURE CHEESES AND SIGNATURE PASTRIES
  Cherry Honey is the aristocratic complement of aged cheeses: try it with the Falisco Aged Pecorino, Pecorino Romano DOP Organic or the Smoked Seasoned Stracchino: the encounter between the flavour of the cheese and the floral delicacy of the honey is one of the greatest expressions of the Italian food pairing cuisineIn pastry making, use it for icing. fruit tarts, almond sweets, panna cotta, biscuits such as organic ancient grain and almond biscuitsFor a signature dessert, pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a few fresh cherries.

The Producer: La Selva

La Selva is the historic organic farm of Celleno (VT), guardian of a Viterbo hazelnut-growing tradition dating back to 1457. Using 100% organic methods, it grows cherries, black cherries, sour cherries, apricots, and plums, as well as producing jams, cherry honey, cherries in vin cotto (cooked wine), sun-dried sour cherries, sour cherries in syrup, the famous Maraschino di Visciole (Visciole Maraschino liqueur), and a line of single-variety extra virgin olive oil. Carlo personally accompanies visitors from row to row to discover the varieties grown.
 
 
 

Ingredients

100% organic cherry blossom honey.
 
 
 

Food container

Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct light. Do not refrigerate. natural crystallization Over time, it is a sign of authenticity of non-industrially processed honey: to return it to a liquid state, heat it in a bain-marie at a temperature no higher than 40°C, to preserve live enzymes and nutritional properties. Do not give to children under 12 months (pediatric guidelines for honey consumption).
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 1.408 kJ / 331 kcal
• Fat: 0,5 g
• Carbohydrates: 83 g (of which sugars: 83 g)
• Protein: 0,3 g

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