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Heather Honey

Calluna vulgaris Allergen-Free
Heather Honey

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Ericaceae
  • Primary Cuisine European (especially Scottish, Irish, Scandinavian)
  • Seasonality Late Summer (harvest)
  • Source Nectar from Heather flowers

Was ist Heather Honey?

A unique, thixotropic honey derived from heather flowers, known for its strong, slightly bitter, and floral flavor.

Wie schmeckt Heather Honey?

Heather Honey hat einen strong, malty, slightly bitter, floral, caramel, earthy Geschmack mit pungent, earthy, heather flowers, fenugreek, hay Aromen.

Taste
Strong, Malty, Slightly Bitter, Floral, Caramel, Earthy
Texture
Gelling (thixotropic), Viscous, Slightly granular
Aroma
Pungent, Earthy, Heather flowers, Fenugreek, Hay
Acidity
Low-Medium

Technical Metrics

Nährwertangaben

Per 21g (1 tbsp)
Calories304 kcal
Total Fat0.0 g
Saturated Fat0.0 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.3 g
Total Carbohydrate82.4 g
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
Total Sugars82.1 g
Calcium6 mg
Iron0.4 mg
Potassium50 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

To easily pour thixotropic heather honey, gently stir it with a spoon for a few seconds until it becomes liquid, then use immediately.

Heather Honey Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Heather Honey ist Buckwheat Honey, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Best for replicating the strong, malty, and slightly bitter flavor profile.

Ersatz für Heather Honey mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Buckwheat Honey Am besten 1:1 Best for replicating the strong, malty, and slightly bitter flavor profile.
Manuka Honey 1:1 Offers a strong, herbaceous, and medicinal flavor profile, along with unique texture and health benefits.
Dark Maple Syrup 1:1 For a rich, earthy sweetness in baking or as a topping, without the specific floral notes.
Treacle (Golden Syrup) 1:1 Provides a similar viscous texture and deep, caramelized sweetness, though less complex.

Wie man Heather Honey auswählt & lagert

  1. Look for certified pure heather honey.
  2. Its thixotropic nature means it often appears as a jelly; stir to liquefy.

Womit passt Heather Honey gut zusammen?

  • Strong cheeses
  • Game meats
  • Whiskey
  • Oatmeal
  • Yogurt
  • Dark bread.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Heather Honey?

Strong, Malty, Slightly Bitter, Floral, Caramel, Earthy Pungent, Earthy, Heather flowers, Fenugreek, Hay

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Heather Honey?

Der beste Ersatz ist Buckwheat Honey (1:1). Best for replicating the strong, malty, and slightly bitter flavor profile.

Wie wählt und lagert man Heather Honey?

Look for certified pure heather honey. Its thixotropic nature means it often appears as a jelly; stir to liquefy.

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