Acacia Honey

Light, floral and very sweet Acacia honey. Great for coffee, tea or homemade lemonade.

Delicious acacia honey straight from the hives, simply filtered through muslin cloth and jarred right away without any processing. The honey comes from family apiaries in Poland and is made in Scotland. Choose from 2 sizes of jar - 400g or 1kg.

Acacia honey is derived from the nectar of the Robinia pseudoacacia flower, commonly known as the black locust or false acacia tree. Compared with traditional honey, it’s often much lighter in colour, appearing almost transparent.  

Acacia honey from Poland is perfect for breakfast with its mild, sweet, floral flavour and is therefore, one of the most popular honey varieties.  It is a good choice for mixing with beverages because it sweetens without changing the taste of the drink.

Acacia Honey is also an excellent choice for paring with cheese and in salad and in cooking because of its mild flavour and because it mixes easily with liquids and batters. It has hints of vanilla flavour and no aftertaste.

Acacia honey is slow to crystallise.  This means that it can remain in a liquid state for a long period of time due to its high concentration of fructose. Kids love it due to its delicate flavour and with its low glycemic index, Acacia Honey does not cause a "sugar rush" like some supermarket honeys which are diluted with sugar syrups. 

Also available in cut comb - cut from frames straight from the hive - click here.

MAIN BENEFITS

• Ability to boost skin health due to the antioxidants found in honey.
• Boosts immunity and helps naturally sooth a sore throat.
• Acacia honey can help lower and balance blood sugars thanks to it delivering a concentrated burst of carbohydrates to your system, helping with weight loss.

RULES FOR USING HONEY IN BAKING

• Honey is very sweet: With the amount to one glass of sugar in the recipe, use the same amount of honey. At the amount of the glass, replace each glass of sugar with 2/3 to 3/4 glass of honey.
• Honey contains water: Using more than one glass of honey instead of sugar, reduce 1/4 cup of liquid for one glass of honey.
• Honey is browning faster: Lower the baking temperature by 5 degrees and check the browning level every 10-15 minutes.
• Honey is slightly sour: For baking, add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda to a glass of honey (if it is not in the recipe). This will reduce acidity and ensure good dough rise.
• The taste of honey: Honey-flavoured light does not significantly affect the taste of baking, but stronger varieties, such as buckwheat honey, can give their specific flavour and aroma.

About Edinburgh Honey Co.

They are Edinburgh based beekeepers and honey merchants, specialising in rare, high-quality honey, hand-packed with recycled materials only.

For 60 years, this independent, family-run business has offered nothing but the highest quality honey, infused with the story of the people who made it. This passion for honey grew stronger with each year and now the 3rd generation of beekeeping traditions is bringing you the finest Polish honey and bee pollen.

All of their honey is being sourced in a sustainable and responsible way straight from the hives both from their own apiaries in Perthshire, Scotland and in Poland. The honey you buy is hand-packed with recycled materials, and it is 100% plastic free, delivered in low emission vehicles. Their dedication to recycling and ecology is deeply rooted in company values and work ethos.

Storage instructions: 

Honey has a long shelf life at room temperature without using any preservatives (approx 2 years) - so this case is perfect for storing.  

Shipping & Returns:

This product is dispatched by Edinburgh Honey Co. 

Please note this product can only be delivered to UK addresses. Please contact louise@lifebyequipe.com if you have a request to ship to all other countries.

Please note that a returns slip will be provided.