Selection of fantastic acacia honeys from local beekeepers from Europe.

Summary: Acacia honey is a unique honey with a medium sweet and pleasant aroma of vainilla and almond. Moreover, it has a beautiful light color and takes a long time to crystallise. It also stands out for its beneficial properties and it is the least allergenic of all other honey. In addition, this honey is available for sell in our shop in Las Rozas de Madrid.

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1. Our raw Acacia honey

Firstly, keep reading to find out about acacia honey:

a) Color

With a delicate light amber hue when runny, this honey transforms into a smooth, creamy white when crystallized.

Photo 1: Colour range of acacia honey.

b) Aroma

This honey offers a very sweet and mild flavor on the palate, with a pleasantly neutral profile. Subtle aromatic notes of vanilla and almond can also be detected — distinctive characteristics of this unique honey.

c) Acacia tree

The tree of Acacia, the “robinia pseudoancia” in its scientific name, reaches between 15 and 25 meters high and is found in many countries. In Europe we find large plantations in Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary and Ukraine.

Video 1: acacia flowers

d) Flowering and harvesting

Acacia blooms throughout the year, but its peak flowering occurs in May and June. As a result, acacia honey is typically one of the first to be harvested during the season.

e) Pollen

The predominant pollen found in this honey comes from the acacia tree (Robinia pseudoacacia). In addition, smaller amounts of pollen from other meadow plants — particularly from the Fabaceae, Asteraceae, and some Lamiaceae species — may also be present.

Photo 2: Acacia pollen under the microscope

f) Crystallisation

Acacia honey has a low sucrose content and a high proportion of fructose compared to glucose. This composition results in very slow crystallisation. It can remain in a liquid state for years, although the rate of crystallisation may vary depending on storage temperature.

g) Sustainable production

Our honey is produced using environmentally sustainable practices. We collaborate with small-scale beekeepers who are committed to maintaining high-quality standards while supporting the local economy.

2. Benefits and properties 

Some research suggests that the regular consumption of raw honey may offer a range of health benefits. These properties are backed not only by scientific studies, but also by traditional knowledge passed down through generations of beekeepers and popular wisdom.

In the case of acacia honey, its health benefits are supported by a 2016 scientific article published in the journal Frontiers in Bioscience, authored by researchers from a Nigerian university. According to the study, acacia honey may provide the following properties:

• Antioxidant and immune-regulating effects: Thanks to its content of flavonoids and phenolic compounds, this honey helps protect cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
• Potential anticancer activity: The study highlights its possible role in reducing cancer cell growth.
• Memory enhancement: Regular consumption of acacia honey was linked to improved memory performance and a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
• Support for rare or less common diseases: Additional benefits were observed in relation to certain uncommon health conditions, though further studies are needed.
• High glycemic index: Despite its sweetness, this honey may contribute to better blood sugar regulation due to the nature of its sugars and bioactive compounds.

In conclusion, acacia honey is a fantasti sweeten for so many different dishes, and its consumption helps to imrpove our health.

3. Culinary uses

Acacia honey crystallizes very slowly, making it especially popular among children for its smooth texture and mild flavor. It spreads easily on toast and biscuits, making it a perfect choice for everyday breakfasts and snacks.

Moreover, renowned chefs recommend using this honey in salad dressings — particularly those paired with goat cheese or smoked ingredients — where its delicate sweetness balances savory flavors beautifully.

4. Indications

Acacia honey crystallizes very slowly and forms extremely fine-grained crystals. Even without pasteurization, it typically remains in a liquid state for a long time.

a) Useful life

Shelf life refers to the period during which honey maintains its optimal properties. After approximately two years, levels of HMF (Hydroxymethylfurfural) may exceed 40 mg/kg, which could indicate a decline in quality.

b) Destination population

This honey is not recommended for children under 2 years of age, in accordance with general health guidelines regarding raw honey consumption in infants.

5. Origin

In Spain there are no important plantations to obtain honey from Acacia, so everything comes from east Europe. However, we obtain this honey from the following beekeepers:

Tabla 1: Our beekeepers

In short, our importers are serious people who only import high-quality honey. They work with well-known wholesalers, and the honey has been analyzed before it is imported. Consequently, we offer for sale only raw honey with no adultaration and no added sugars.

a) Acacia honey from Romania

The large plantations of acacia in Europe come mainly from Romania. But in other European countries there are also Croatia and Poland.

Also, this honey can be easily found in Lidl and Mercadona. However, the acacia honey that we bring, unlike the latter, is of higher quality. However, large supermarkets usually offerprocessed and pasteurized honey.

6. Find out more:

In addition, we show you a chemical analysis of Antonio Simon’s ecologic acacia honey carried out in 2019. We try to update all this information.

a) Composition

Limit parameters that can have the organic acacia honey of Antonio Simón

Tabla 2: características químicas de la miel de Antonio Simón

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