Sardinian honeys – Small Set

“Sardinian Traditional Honey” 

The pack includes:

• Strawberry tree honey (miele di corbezzolo) made by La bottega del miele. Its late flowering does not make honey production particularly easy.  Uni-floral honey can only be obtained where the activity of bees continues even during autumn. Almost only in Sardinia are the conditions necessary to obtain this highly prized honey. Strawberry tree honey has an amber color when liquid, while it changes to a hazelnut-brown color with gray-green tones when it crystallizes. Crystallization, a completely natural process that affects almost all types of honey, occurs rather quickly and with very fine crystals. Its texture becomes soft and creamy. The flavor is perhaps the most characteristic note of this honey. Both aroma and smell are very strong, intense and pungent. The nose recalls the scent of ivy leaves, coffee grounds, cocoa beans, rhubarb and gentian. The adjective most used to describe it, however, is certainly “bitter”. This peculiarity makes it truly niche honey and reserved for the admirers of this very particular taste.

• Thistle honey (miele di cardo) made by La Bottega del Miele, Thistle honey has a particular floral flavor. It has an excellent sweetening power and is rich in vitamins and minerals, it is considered an ally of our digestive and cardiovascular systems. The color is amber, more or less dark depending on the blooms. The flavor and aroma are decisive, intense and persistent. It has a slightly bitter aftertaste. It can be considered one of the most famous Sardinian honey.
• Wildflower Honey with lemon peel and white truffle made by L’Isola dei Sapori. This honey is characterized by its sweet and fresh taste. The honey is selected and came from local beekeepers, with the addition of lemon peel and white truffle (Tuber Borchii), giving life to a unique and original combination.

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Strawberry tree honey (miele di corbezzolo), is very rich in antioxidants, especially polyphenols and flavonoids, it is also an important anti-inflammatory and, like other types of honey, it is very useful for combating coughs, sore throats and various seasonal diseases. It has beneficial effects in favor of the urinary tract and has astringent and purifying properties. It seems that its effect is far superior to that of Manuka honey, famous worldwide for its incredible beneficial properties.
• Thistle honey (miele di cardo), is rich in vitamins and minerals, it is considered an ally of our digestive system because it helps digestion after meals and is known for its benefits on blood circulation; it is an important ally for our liver because it helps detoxify and stimulates liver activity by improving digestion and avoiding the feeling of tiredness and sickness that we experience when we overeat food, and is a good cardio-stimulator and facilitates blood circulation in those subjects suffering from delicate problems of this kind.
• Wildflower Honey with lemon peel and white truffle. Honey is primarily composed of sugar, provides small amounts of several vitamins and minerals, and is rich in health-promoting plant compounds. It contains a number of antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids. Honey may offer some protective effects related to blood sugar management, but it should still be consumed in moderation, especially by people with type 2 diabetes. Honey has been linked to beneficial effects on heart health, including reduced blood pressure and blood fat levels. Still, more human research is needed on the topic. When applied to the skin, honey can be part of an effective treatment plan for burns, wounds, and many other skin conditions. It’s particularly effective for diabetes-related foot ulcers.

Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C and flavonoids, which are antioxidants. Antioxidants help remove free radicals that can damage cells from the body. These nutrients can help prevent trusted source diseases and boost health and wellbeing. Here are some of the possible benefits of consuming lemons. 1) Lowering stroke risk, 2) consuming lemon can help reduce blood pressure since walking daily can also lower blood pressure.3) Lemons and lemon juice are an excellent source of the antioxidant vitamin C.
White truffle is rich in nutrients, high in carbs, protein and fiber and contains both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, as well as micronutrients, such as vitamin C, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, magnesium, manganese and iron; Truffles, are a great source of antioxidants, compounds that help fight free radicals and prevent oxidative damage to your cells; Truffles has antibacterial properties that can help decrease the growth of specific strains of bacteria.

CERTIFICATES & VALUE

• Careful and refined selection of typical Italian food products.

• Authentic manufacturing process

TASTING

This kit is recommended for the preparation of:

• Pancake with strawberry tree honey and pineapples for 4 to 6 people
  • Preparation: Easy, 65’
  • Recipe: available here 
  • In this kit: Strawberry tree honey
  • You will need: 1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled), 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 piece Medium Size Ripe Pineapple, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup strawberry tree honey, 12 strawberry and mint optional.
• Green salad with yogurt and thistle honey for 4 to 6 people
  • Preparation: Easy, 15’
  • Recipe: available here 
  • In this kit: Thistle honey
  • You will need: Read leaf lettuce, Green leaf lettuce, 1 ½ onion, 1 avocado, 1 carrot, 2 tomatoes, Fresh baby spinach, Pepper to taste, 1/2 cup feta cheese, few basil leaves, 40 ml of extra virgin olive oil, 1 lemon juice, 30g of thistle honey, 250g greek yogurt and 1 ursino garlic.
• Acciuleddi wildflower Honey with lemon peel and white truffle for 4 people
  • Preparation: Easy, 60’
  • Recipe: available here 
  • In this kit: Wildflower Honey with lemon peel and white truffle
  • You will need: Fine semolina, Flour 00, Sugar, Butter or lard, Egg, Sweet white wine, Water, Sprinkles or colored balls, Seed oil.

Alternative tasting tips with the ingredients in this kit:

• Strawberry tree honey (miele di corbezzolo) as this honey is considered bitter, it is advisable to consume in combination with roasted cheeses, such as Scivu goat cheese; it is also excellent for giving an extra touch of flavor meat such as pork fillet (in this case we suggest to cook the meat in a pan with the onion and a drizzle of oil, add a glass of white wine and once it has evaporated and reached the desired cooking point, add a teaspoon of honey, mix everything and serve).
• Thistle honey (miele di cardo), with its floral and enveloping flavor, lends itself very much to culinary combinations even rather daring: we can use it to accompany some meat dishes, fresh ricotta or, according to a more classic scheme, together with cheeses with an intense flavor. In fact, thistle honey tends to mitigate and make strong flavors more homogeneous. Alternatively, it is considered exceptional as a sweetener for black and herbal tea or spread on rusks and bread. It tastes very good on seadas too (a typical Sardinian sweet). It is excellent in combination with semi-mature cheeses such as pecorino or goat cheese.

A nice idea for a different appetizer is the following recipe:(whip 250g of fresh ricotta or cream cheese with 25g of honey, 5g of salt and a pinch of pepper with an electric whisk; put the mixture in a piping bag and keep in the fridge for 1 hour, then take a slice of soft bread, you have to brown it in a pan with a knob of butter (one to two tablespoons), when it is ready, cover with the cream, add some fresh blueberries and crumble a little crunchy bacon on top!

• Wildflower Honey with lemon peel and white truffle, It is recommended to combine with aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano, a rich Pecorino or even the Piedmontese Castelmagno. It will surprise you on seadas, fresh or melted cheeses and desserts. It can also give a touch of class to your excellent breakfasts and aperitifs.

STORAGE

• Strawberry tree honey (miele di corbezzolo) Honey tends to crystallize under a certain temperature, we recommend storing it in a place with a temperature not lower than 20 °C, otherwise, before use, heat in a bain-marie until the right consistency is reached.

• Thistle honey (miele di cardo) Honey tends to crystallize under a certain temperature, we recommend storing it in a place with a temperature not lower than 20 °C, otherwise, before use, heat in a bain-marie until the right consistency is reached.
• Wildflower Honey with lemon peel and white truffle Honey tends to crystallize under a certain temperature, we recommend storing it in a place with a temperature not lower than 20 °C, otherwise, before use, heat in a bain-marie until the right consistency is reached. consume within 18 months from the production’s date.

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Sardinia Blue Zone

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Authentic 100% Sardinian products

Authentic Sardinian products selected by our local food & wine expert, Maurizio Stara Sardinia Blue Zone's assorted packages are all made in Sardinia according to local tradition, to bring the best of Sardinian diet, a key to the longevity of the inhabitants of this wild and magnificent island. Through the use of a few genuine and also 100% local ingredients, freshness and quality are guaranteed. All products are tested in the kitchen by Sardinian gastronomic experts. These are authentic food products with a short supply chain.

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This pack is the result of a careful selection and research process. For this Sardinian specialty included in this package, 2 companies from the territory of Sardinia were selected.

• Strawberry tree honey is created when wild honeybees collect nectar from the beautiful but rare evergreen shrub, arbutus unedo, also known as the strawberry tree. While this evergreen is not uncommon, there are few in the world large enough to support wild beehives.
  That being said, Sardinia’s Mediterranean coast is home to an astonishing number of grand ancient strawberry trees housing wild hives. Strawberry tree honey has been used by Sardinians since ancient times, for both its truly unique taste, as well as, its remarkable therapeutic properties.
  Strawberry tree honey is not only praised by those who know it for its therapeutic properties, but also for its unique culinary flavor.
  Strawberry tree honey offers a strong, often bitter, and decisive flavor largely influenced by both its origin and age. Initially a viscous and creamy texture, with a dark amber color, and hints of bitter herbs, green ivy, and ground coffee. A truly unique ingredient to have in the kitchen.

• Thistle honey. During the flowering season, the bees produce a more or less dark, bitter honey with a strong aroma, typically Sardinian. It can be considered as one of the most famous Sardinian honeys. Thistle honey has a particular floral flavor. It has an excellent sweetening power and is rich in vitamins and minerals, it is considered an ally of the digestive and cardiovascular system: it helps digestion after meals and is known for its benefits on blood circulation.
• Wildflower Honey with lemon peel and white truffle made by L’Isola dei Sapori. This honey is characterized by its sweet and fresh taste. The honey is selected and came from local beekeepers, with the addition of lemon peel and white truffle (Tuber Borchii), giving life to a unique and original combination. It is recommended to combine with aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano, a rich Pecorino or even the Piedmontese Castelmagno. It will surprise you on seadas, fresh or melted cheeses and desserts. It can also give a touch of class to your excellent breakfasts and aperitifs.