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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

O Que É Heather Honey?

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

Qual o Sabor de Heather Honey?

Heather Honey tem um sabor strong, malty, slightly bitter, floral, caramel, earthy com aromas de 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

Informação 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

Segredo do Chef

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

Substitutos e Proporções de Heather Honey

O melhor substituto para Heather Honey é Buckwheat Honey, usado na proporção de 1:1. Best for replicating the strong, malty, and slightly bitter flavor profile.

Substitutos para Heather Honey com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Buckwheat Honey Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Heather Honey

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Heather Honey?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Heather Honey?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Heather Honey?

O melhor substituto é Buckwheat Honey (1:1). Best for replicating the strong, malty, and slightly bitter flavor profile.

Como escolher e armazenar 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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