Acoustic honey: what is it and how to choose?
Even in the Central Asian regions, where the acrey grows, honey can be found extremely rarely and certainly not found on the shelves of supermarkets and local markets.As a rule, it is acquired by acquaintance or ordered via the Internet. This is a very unusual and peculiar variety, both in taste and in composition.
Taste and color
The product from a unique plant is mined in low-mountain areas of Central Asia, as well as in Bashkiria and the foothill territories of the Caucasus. The scientific designation of this little-known honey plant - psoralea bark. It is a herbaceous perennial, akin to clover, as well as acacia and alfalfa. Akkuray belongs to the group of legumes and is characterized by an extremely low habitat. In this regard, Acura honey is called a delicacy in any other territories of our country.
Purified honey from psoralei is distinguished by an almost absolute absence of any odor, which is due to the fact that the bees use the nectar of the plant, because in the main points of collection the flower still lacks pollen, and in fact it is responsible for the characteristic sweet smell of the product.
Psoralea blooms throughout the summer, so the productivity of the honey plant from each hectare can reach 400 kg.
Sweet mass also has no color, because nectar is characterized by transparency. In the composition of the product, the specific content of glucose and fructose are almost the same, therefore honey quite quickly loses its malleability and turns into a compacted fine-grained mass within a few hours after pumping.
Visually, it resembles melted butter of white color with subtle shades of yellow. The taste of honey is truly refined - light, unobtrusive, with a small degree of sweetness and a light sour note. After consumption, there is a vanilla-creamy aftertaste.
Acoustic honey is usually consumed in small doses, most often it is used as a medicine or a bioactive dietary supplement, since its composition is saturated with vitamins, nutritious micro- and macroelements, as well as proteins and various organic acids. It is characterized by exceptional nutritional value, which can only be compared with the acacia product.
After crystallization, it can be easily and simply cut with a regular knife and pounded with a fork or a tablespoon. It is used with great pleasure by both small children and adults. According to reviews, this type of honey is intended for gourmets who dislike the rich and bright honey taste with a pronounced aroma.
The product from Accura is considered a worthy alternative for those who, in principle, do not use honey, but at the same time feel the need to take bee products.
Composition
The composition of honey honey in its structure resembles a cream and is close to acacia, clover, alfalfa and sweet clover. At the same time, it contains less minerals, but much more useful vitamins and organic elements necessary for humans. It should be noted that the composition of absolutely any bee products varies greatly depending on the climatic parameters of the region, the characteristics of the soil and the established weather conditions. The same type of honey, collected in different areas, can vary significantly in the content of minerals, amino acids, proteins, as well as organic and inorganic substances. In total, the composition of honey honey includes about 400 components, while the share of moisture accounts for 19%.
In general, the structure of honey from psoralei is as follows:
- fructose, glucose, and other complex carbohydrates - 93–95%;
- proteins - about 2%;
- mineral substances - up to 1.5%;
- water soluble acids - up to 1.5%.
Acid-alkaline indicator of honey is 4.2, which is caused by the presence of oxalic, lactic, and tartaric and citric acids.
If we consider the mineral composition, the main share falls on potassium - it makes up about 30% of all nutrients.Another 60% are derived from iodine derivatives, as well as bromine, sulfur, lithium, fluorine and chlorine, and the iodides in this list lead, and the remaining 10% is silicon, cobalt, molybdenum, and magnesium indispensable for normal nervous system function. Vitamins are mainly represented by group B, most of which are components B6, slightly less content B1 – B3 and B9. In addition to them, the structure includes vitamins C, E and PP.
Any derivative of the life of bees includes compounds that are peculiar to each particular plant-honey plant. So, the food from psoralei contains furanocoumarin, the compounds of which improve metabolism and the course of metabolic processes in the body.
According to the calorie level, acura honey should be compared with beef. So, 1 tsp. honey contains up to 40 kcal, 1 tbsp. l - 115.5 kcal, in a glass the content of kilocalories is higher and amounts to 1190 kcal, and in the bowl the parameter corresponds to 1245 kcal. These figures are approximate, in each case the indicated figures may deviate by +/- 10%.
Beneficial features
The composition, rich in various vitamins and minerals, determines the exceptional usefulness of honey and its positive effect on humans. It is often taken as a medicine, and the drug is used both internally and externally. The product of psoralee has long been known to healers and has become widespread in official medicine. Since ancient times, it has been successfully used for the following purposes:
- strengthening of immunity, significant improvement of well-being and increased appetite of children and adults - this effect is due to the presence in the composition of the product of fructose and glucose, which are quickly absorbed and have a positive effect on the body;
- relieving symptoms of nervous excitability, depressive disorders, combating asthenic conditions - the presence of B vitamins relieves stress, soothes and improves sleep;
- treatment of human inflammatory infections due to the antimicrobial characteristics of honey;
- purification of vital systems from excessive slagging, isolation of metal salts and dangerous free radicals;
- restoration of normal hormonal background - especially useful for women in periods associated with hormonal changes in the body;
- treatment of "female" and skin diseases.
It should be noted that in official medicine, honey is used as one of the components in the complex therapy of such ailments as eczema, baldness, as well as albinism and psoriasis.
In addition, the plant hormones contained in it allow you to carefully restore the balance of the body and improve the course of the disease in the treatment of endometriosis, as well as thrush and cervical erosion. Honey is commonly used for cosmetic purposes, it is part of the care products and masks for the face and hair.
Acoustic honey is truly indispensable in early spring, when the body is deficient in nutrients - this quality is associated with the ability of the product to maintain the healing properties of its components for a long time. Antiseptic parameters of honey allow it to be used to treat wounds - for this it is simply applied to the damaged area through a gauze lotion. In addition, if there are sores or minor inflammations in the oral cavity, the sweet mass, when consumed, will envelop the mucous membranes and heal all the inflammations and microcracks.
It is worth considering in more detail the features of the use of honey in various diseases.
- Cold. If you cough, runny nose and fever, you should immediately start taking the honey. It is used inside of 1 tsp. after meals so that the maximum daily dose is no more than 1.5 tablespoons. If you mix honey with a decoction of viburnum, you can achieve a therapeutic effect much faster. To do this, 1 cup of berries should be brewed with 1 liter of boiling water and mix a few spoons of honey. The resulting composition is drunk throughout the day for three doses.
- Tonsillitis. With such an unpleasant disease that causes sore throat, rinsing with honey will help. 1/2 cup of beet juice is mixed with a spoonful of lemon juice and a spoonful of honey. All this is diluted in a liter of warm water and rinse the inflamed throat.
- Psoriasis. This is a serious disease affecting the deep tissues, is treated with ointments, which include Acura honey. It is necessary to take one spoonful of honey and dry celandine leaves, mix with 1 egg white and baby cream. Components should be well mixed and applied twice a day to cleansed skin.
- Thrush. The antibacterial effect of honey is well known, in connection with which it is commonly prescribed in the fight against common fungal diseases of women. It is used in the form of baths and douching. To prepare the solution, take 50 grams of honey and stir in 5 liters of warm water.
- Cervical erosion - This is another well-known female problem, which is successfully fighting a mixture of honey with infusions of chamomile, calendula and succession.
Contraindications
Acoustic honey has a lot of positive properties. However, it should not be forgotten that excessive consumption of bee products can cause significant harm to the body. Like any other type of honey, the product from psoralei has both its pros and cons. It is necessary to take into account each factor, in order to improve your health in order to improve your health. Any honey - is a strong allergen, in addition, its excessive use often causes indigestion and intestines.
Acrylic honey contains a lot of sugar, so it should be used with caution to people with diabetes, as well as suffering from overweight.
Acacia product is not recommended for children under 2 years old, but teenagers can use it without fear when compared with other types of honey.
How to store?
Acoustic honey very quickly absorbs moisture present in the air, which significantly impairs its nutritional properties and negates the expected therapeutic effect from the reception. That is why it should be stored in a glass or clay container with a well-screwed cap. Use of plastic capacity is allowed.
The honey of their psoralei does not have an expiration date, but if the room in which it is stored is heated excessively, the product may deteriorate. Therefore, it is extremely important to keep the vessels with honey in a cool and preferably dark place.
In no case should the product be heated above +40 degrees, although heating is allowed in a water bath at low heat.
Tips for choosing
Acoustic honey is a great rarity, but at the same time it has exceptional medicinal and nutritional value. That is why a large number of fraudsters have appeared on the market, who give out low-grade product for real honey from psoralei. In many ways, this is facilitated by the fact that few consumers know how exactly natural Bashkir honey should look and smell.
The product from acura has no characteristic taste and aroma, its color is almost transparent. After hardening, it becomes rather white, so it is quite easy to confuse it with cotton honey, which has a similar shade and is also notable for its lack of characteristic taste and smell.
Taking advantage of the fact that classic honey has a white tint and a viscous texture, many unscrupulous vendors add starch to it. This deception can be exposed with the help of ordinary iodine - just drop one drop on the proposed product, if it turns blue, it is fake.
Very often there is confusion associated with the name of the product. For example, inexperienced consumers buy honey kurai and believe that it represents the same thing as acurae. This is not the case, as the locals refer to the term “kurai” as Dhagil and forest angelica. These plants are also considered as honey plants, but the honey produced from them has completely different qualities than acoustical.
It is very important not to be kept on various discounts and promotions. Acoustic honey cannot be cheap - it is an extremely rare product, so its cost is always higher than the market average for other varieties. If this product is much cheaper, then most likely it is a simple sugar syrup.
To avoid fraud, it is necessary to give preference to trusted sellers. And over time, knowing the true taste of this product, it will be easy to distinguish the original from the fake.
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