Dandelion Honey, All You Need To Know!

Dandelion honey is a single-flower variation of honey made from the pollen and nectar of dandelion flowers. It has a strong flavour along with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, mildly prebiotic and diuretic properties. This kind of honey is normally consumed for its beneficial effects on the liver and the digestive system. However, it is also widely utilized for various skin problems. Dandelion honey is  a good source of pollen, naturally occurring sugars, antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, minerals, vitamins and other elements along with its rich nutritional value.  The most common species of the dandelion flower are Taraxacum laevigatum and Taraxacum officinale. These are only two of a dozen of species native to North America, Asia and Europe. Bees could produce honey from each of the variations. Our honey, despite of being referred to as single-flower, isn’t made from one dandelion species, but several ones.

Dandelion honey is clear in vibrant golden-yellow colour. You could also come across the brownish-yellow variations, too but the lighter coloured ones are more sought for. This honey has a rapid crystallization period, just like the clover and acacia honey. Little crystals start forming in honey just in a matter of months from the harvest. The denser the honey gets, the more opaque its colour. This Honey is famous for its powerful taste profile with a delicate sweetness. It has a distinct smell with strong dandelion, chamomile, herbal, woody, and vinegary notes. Some may say there’s a certain sharpness or pungency to it, others may compare it to herbal medication. The honey isn’t bitter or unpleasant-tasting, however, it lacks the strong floral sweetness of other types of honey.

Health Benefits Of Dandelion Honey

Dandelion Honey is most valued for its therapeutic effects on kidneys, stomach, gall bladder and liver. There are many other health benefits of it however.

• Good source of antioxidants. Bear in mind that the more opaque the honey, the greater its antioxidant properties.
• Tonic properties. The nutritional content and quality of natural sugars offer restorative, tonic properties. This honey is ideal for increasing energy levels and restoring the appetite.
• Source of minerals and vitamins. Dandelion honey is rich in essential vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamins C and B, among others.
• Good for the kidneys and liver. Dandelion honey is believed to have similar properties as the dandelion plant itself  - it helps to keep normal gall bladder and liver function.
• Good antibacterial properties This honey has excellent antibacterial properties. It has the ability to heal wounds and can shorten the recovery period after respiratory infections.

Why You Should Buy This

Our raw dandelion honey is obtained from a trusted apiary in Poland. This organic product has a powerful taste and a smell evocative of the dandelion flower itself. The flavour is strong with a bit of sweetness and a refreshing. This particular honey is made at the beginning of spring, the season when bees are scavenging for the early nectar, making it quite rare. This honey is considered to lower the stomach acidity by 56% and is used in the treatment of kidney, liver, gall bladder, intestinal and gastric diseases.
Sweet Honey Co’s dandelion honey is crystallized with a rich texture, making it ideal on toast and even better straight off the spoon!