Best selection of forest honey of the highest quality from Spanish beekeepers.

Index: Our raw forest honey Benefits and properties Recommendations Indications Origin Frequently asked questions

Summary: Forest honey is a honey with a powerful flavour and very rich in minerals. All our honeys come from Spanish beekeepers committed to quality. It is also available in our shop in Las Rozas de Madrid.

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1. Our Forest Honey

Firstly, we show you the most important characteristics of honey of the forest:

a) Color

This honey has a dark color, almost black when the honey is liquid. When crystallized, it acquires brown or greyish brown shades.

Photo 1: Forest honey colours

b) Aroma

The aroma of this forest honey is very intense and persistent, especially in the retronasal, and reminds the deciduous forests in autumn, humus and mushrooms with light touches of liquorice and mint. Furthermore, On the palate, it reveals salty undertones and distinct bitter notes, whose intensity may vary depending on the origin of the honeydews.

Video 1: Forests of Spain

In this video, you’ll discover the breathtaking Spanish forests where our exquisite forest and mountain honeys are carefully harvested.

c) Harvesting

Harvested at the height of late summer—mainly in August and September—this honey is collected when plants produce their richest flow of honeydew, resulting in a product full of character and complexity

d) Pollen

In order for it to be forest honey, there must be no or very little cultivated pollen. Pollen of Fabaceae, Cistaceae, some labiatae, often heather and bramble are also present. In humid areas the presence of DEH (algae and fungi, honeydew elements); in dry areas these DEH disappear.

e) Conventional or ecological

At the moment, we do not have any beekeepers supplying us with organic forest honey. Therefore, our current selection features only conventional forest honey—crafted with care, though not certified organic.

Photo 1: Honey Sierra de Montoro

f) Sustainability and support local economy

In addition, Honey is a pure gift from nature—harvested with care, without causing harm to any living being.

What’s more, these exceptional honeys come from dedicated beekeepers who help sustain rural communities, creating jobs and generating local wealth. Our shop was founded with the same purpose: to support and promote the vitality of the Spanish countryside

“A honey with hints of malt that will not leave you indifferent.

2. Benefits and properties

Forest honey provides many health benefits. Its benefits, like other quality honey, are due to two reasons. Firstly, honey has a very low water concentration, and also has enzymes. Secondly, honey has many components from forest flowers and tree mielatos.

Honeydews, in particular, are rich in minerals—something that can be scientifically measured by their high electrical conductivity. These minerals, such as iron, contribute positively to our health, each playing an essential role in supporting the body’s functions.

Drawing from the knowledge of doctors, experienced beekeepers, and traditional wisdom, we’ve identified compelling scientific evidence supporting these claims. One such study, published in a respected Chinese journal of chemical and pharmaceutical research, was authored by scientists Satarupa and Subha. It details the many positive effects attributed to forest honey, helping us better understand the power of this natural treasure.

1. Muscle fatigue: Thanks to its natural sugars, honey offers a dual energy boost. Glucose provides immediate energy, helping to reduce fatigue quickly, while fructose is absorbed more slowly, offering sustained vitality. This makes it especially valuable for athletes and active lifestyles.
2. Boosts the immune system: Regular consumption may contribute to strengthening the body’s natural defenses.
   
3. Aids digestion: Its enzymes and soothing properties can promote healthy digestion.
   
4. Rich in antioxidants. Forest honey contains a high level of antioxidants—more than lighter varieties of honey. These antioxidants vary depending on the floral and honeydew sources, enhancing its natural protective power.
5. Wound treatment: For millennia, honey has been used to help treat wounds, thanks to its natural antibacterial and antiviral properties. Its low water content and the presence of hydrogen peroxide contribute to this effect.

Please note: These benefits are based on traditional knowledge, the experience of beekeepers, and cultural practices. While honey is a natural product with remarkable qualities, it is not classified as a medicine, and its health effects should not be considered as medical claims..

a) High conductivity

The high electrical conductivity of this honey indicates its richness in minerals, particularly iron—an essential nutrient for individuals suffering from anemia.

In summary, we want to highlight that these insights come from a combination of traditional experience, popular knowledge, and scientific research. However, if you have any health concerns, we strongly recommend consulting your doctor.

b) Contraindications

People suffering from allergies should be careful when using this honey for the first time. Also, this natural product should not be abused, especially by people seeking to lose weight.

Also, people with pollen allergy should be careful with its consumption. In this case, ask your doctor.

“Highly regarded by previous generations”.

3. Recommendations

Forest honey, like dark honey, is a less sweet honey than the rest, so it is ideal for people looking for more powerful flavors and less sweet.

Delicious on toasts, biscuits, coffee and tea. Furthermore, in the preparation of dishes, this type of honey is recommended for making and pairing cold creams, red fruit sauces and chocolate desserts. Likewise, it is also ideal to combine with spicy dishes.

Photo 2: Prados de Castilla

4. Indications

The crystallization of raw forest honey is usually very slow, and once crystallized can have both fine and coarse crystallization. As a result, it is one of the honeys that will almost always remain liquid.

In addition, the food sources that a forest provides for bees are not the same throughout the year. Certainly, each forest is not the same in Spain and the rest of Europe, so we will find noticeable differences each year of this type of honey and in each geographical origin.

“Sourced from the most unique forests in Spain”.

Photo 3: Forest honey of Apícola Moreno

a) Population under 2 years

Furthermore, you should not feed honey to infants under 1 year olf. In this case, it is recommended that you ask your doctor for advice.

5. Origin

This honey comes from a diverse mix of floral and tree sources native to Spain’s forests and mountains. Predominantly, it includes heather, holm oak, and oak blossoms, complemented by subtle notes of rosemary, thyme, and blackberry.

We proudly obtain our raw honey from two passionate beekeepers who carefully tend their hives

Beekeeper	Location	Characteristics
Apícola Moreno	Brihuega, Guadalajara	No organic
Adelheid	Germany	No organic
Las Obreras de Aliste	Zamora	No organic

Table 1: Different beekeepers we work with.

In short, the origin of forest honey can vary quite a bit from one year to the next, because our beekeepers can place the hives in different parts of the forest. There can also be significant variations in flora throughout the year.

6. Frequently asked questions

Additionally, here are some of the questions we’re most often asked:

• Is this honey crystallised?

This is one of the honeys that takes longer to crystallise, so it will probably be liquid.

• Is it good for people with anaemia?

However, this honey is rich in minerals and has a positive effect on people suffering from anaemia.

• Which honeys are similar to forest honey?

Other honeys similar to forest honey are mountain, heather, oak and chestnut honey.

• What are the differences between forest honey and mountain honey?

In Spain, there is usually little difference between the two honeys.

7. More information

Finally, we indicate the chemical and physical parameters that a forest honey must pass.

Chemical parameters
Colour (mm Pfund) Maximum 90	Humidity (%). Max. 18	Fructose + glucose: Minimum 45
Sucrose: Maximum 5	Electrical conductivity (mS/cm): minimum 0.7 to 0.9	Free acidity (meq/kg): Maximum 50
HMF (mg/Kg = ppm): Maximum 40	Diastasases (Schade Units): Minimum 8	Special parameters (F/G index): Minimum 1.5

Table 2: Directive 110/2001 EC, RD 1049/2003 in Spain

Source:

Fundación del corazón https://fundaciondelcorazon.com/

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