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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

¿Qué es Heather Honey?

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

¿A qué sabe Heather Honey?

Heather Honey tiene un sabor strong, malty, slightly bitter, floral, caramel, earthy con aromas pungent, earthy, heather flowers, fenugreek, hay.

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

Información Nutricional

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

El Secreto del Chef

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

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Heather Honey

El mejor sustituto para Heather Honey es Buckwheat Honey, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Best for replicating the strong, malty, and slightly bitter flavor profile.

Sustitutos para Heather Honey con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Buckwheat Honey Mejor 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.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Heather Honey

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

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Heather Honey?

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Heather Honey?

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

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Heather Honey?

El mejor sustituto es Buckwheat Honey (1:1). Best for replicating the strong, malty, and slightly bitter flavor profile.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas 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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