Honey from cotton, which is also called "white" occurs often in Central Asiawhere honey plant grows. This plant not only gives us a wonderful material for clothes - cotton threads, but also treats such a useful and tasty delicacy as honey.
A distinctive feature of cotton honey, in addition to color and taste, is the need to use in small doses in order to avoid an allergic reaction.
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The taste and color of cotton honey
Cotton honey delicate, fragrant aroma and gentle, sweet taste, no bitterness, a little tart.When used in the mouth remains pleasant enveloping aftertaste.
After pumping the grade is light yellow. Candied honey becomes white. It's easy to fake.
Crystallizes quicklyIt has a fine-grained soft structure. It looks like whipped cream. After that, it can be easily cut with a table knife.
Ingredients: vitamins and minerals
The composition of this type of fructose is greater than glucose, which allows you to use it for patients with diabetes. In connection with a possible allergic reaction after ingestion, it is better to consult with your doctor first. The composition is as follows:
| Composition | % |
|---|---|
| Fructose | 39-40 |
| Glucose | 36-37 |
| Water, polysaccharides, sucrose, ash, organic acids other substances | 24 |
It may also vary due to storage conditions.
In the composition of this honey, there are many minerals and trace elements, including:
- Boron;
- Manganese;
- Iodine;
- Chromium;
- Copper;
- Potassium;
- Zinc;
- Iron and others.
Carbohydrates contain about 80%, proteins - 1%.
As in honey from sunflower, this grade has a lot of oil. It contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C), vitamins of group B, vitamin K and E, and others.
Calorie honey. 100 g of the product contains 328 kilocalories.
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Beneficial features
Cotton honey good to take with juices. In its pure form, it is used as an excellent tool for healing wounds. To do this, or compresses, or take internally small doses.
is he helps with colds and viral infections, sore throat, other respiratory diseases. For prevention, it is taken on an empty stomach in the morning, as well as in the evening before bedtime, one teaspoonful.
Honey normalizes intestinal microflora, has a beneficial effect on the entire digestive system of the body. Due to its enveloping effect, this variety helps to fight against gum disease and gastritis after it has been taken.
Its antibacterial effect is used in cosmetology. Honey is a part of creams and masks.. When using this product in its pure form, pre-clean the skin and steam it. After 20 minutes of honey on the body, it is washed off. This grade is rinsed hair for improvement of structure. It is used in dietary nutrition.
Cotton honey used in traditional and alternative medicine. Apply it internally and externally. In the first case, this variety is eaten at the rate of 30-40 g per day. In the second - applied directly to the body or on a layer of gauze, which is placed on the skin.
Contraindications and harm
Cotton Honey - Strong Allergen. Therefore, it should be taken in moderate doses. An adult needs two teaspoons per day. Children should refrain from giving this variety.
Cotton honey is high in calories. This is another reason to eat it in moderation.
About honey plant
Honey for this variety of honey - cotton. It is a herbaceous plant, one or two years old.It grows in more than 70 countries. Ideal conditions for him in Central Asia. Grow it to produce cotton. - vegetable fibers for the textile industry. Preferred hot weather for a long time. Therefore, many countries due to weather and climatic conditions are not suitable for its growth.
This plant is also a good honey plant. Blooms from mid-June. From 1 ha of cotton, bees produce up to 300 kg of honey.
Storage conditions
Cotton honey crystallizes quickly. In that period, when it is in a liquid state, the best storage temperature +14 - + 18 degrees. After crystallization, reduce the temperature to 4 - 7 degrees Celsius. Air humidity - 60%. In this state, the beneficial properties of honey will last for a long time. Above 40 with a plus sign and below 35 with a minus sign, they are lost. Store in any room. The main thing is to be respected temperature and humidity conditions. Direct sunlight detrimental to the properties of honey, so long in the light this beekeeping product is not recommended to keep.
What are the main diseases treats?
Cotton honey helps to cure colds. It will improve the rhythm of the heart, a beneficial effect on the liver and kidneys.
People suffering from neurosis, it is better to use in the morning and at night. Natural stimulants and enzymes that are part of the bee product, contribute to the restoration of human energy potential.
Due to its antibacterial properties beneficial effect on the bowels, restoring microflora. People who are overweight will help normalize metabolism. Due to its enveloping effect, it helps to heal wounds in the mouth and intestines. therefore honey is used in gastritis.
He is great cleanses the skin and nourishes itby going deep into the pores. In addition, this honey is consumed by patients with diabetes in moderate doses due to the large amount of fructose in its composition.
Cotton honey seems soft and fluffy in appearance.like open cotton bolls. Its almost white color after crystallization and a pleasant taste with a delicate aroma will not leave anyone indifferent. The only caveat - do not fall for a fake.
It was possible last weekend to taste cotton honey, very tasty. I bought 150 grams per sample, (rare honey did not take much). I have just now a cold, and that's what I did. After applying a burst of energy, a colossal one, acts stronger than the usual floral one. It will be necessary to buy more.