Orange Blossom Honey

Sweet and marginally thick, orange blossom honey is a fantastic choice to add to your beverage of choice, drizzle over granola or spread on toast, etc.

Suppose you close your eyes as you taste it. In that case, you can almost imagine yourself transported to the lovely, fragrant citrus grove in the foothills of the Upper Regions of Punjab, where beekeepers ensure that their honeybees are only gathering nectar from orange and other tangerine trees.

Orange blossom honey gives off scents of oranges and citrus, although the aroma is a mild and subtle one. It is fruity and sweet honey but only has soft citrus overtones rather than a strong orange flavor, making it a pleasure to consume.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT ORANGE BLOSSOM HONEY

• Great for skin: Orange Blossom Honey not only lightens and moisturizes the skin, but its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties help reduce scars and aid in healing and tissue regeneration.
• Heart Health: Phenols and other antioxidant compounds present in the honey can help reduce the risk of heart disease and help prevent blood clots.
• Assists in Wound Healing: Research has shown that honey can easily treat various cuts, burns, and diabetic foot ulcers, cuts, and wounds due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
• Balances blood sugar level: Due to its low glycemic index ranking, it may help balance blood sugar levels.
• Rich in antioxidants: Compounds such as flavonoids and phenolics present in Orange Blossom honey serve as antioxidants and protect the body cells from damage.
• Help lower blood pressure: Studies have shown that honey contains antioxidants that help play a role in stabilizing blood pressure.
• Honey helps improve cholesterol: Several studies indicate that honey can improve cholesterol levels by reducing LDL cholesterol and raising the HDL / the good cholesterol.
• Natural sweetener: Although it is still high in calories, pure raw honey is a much more natural and nutritiously beneficial sugar than processed white sugar.

HOW TO USE THE HONEY

You can mix 1-2 tsp of Orange blossom honey as a natural sweetener to your beverages such as juices, smoothies, teas, and coffees.

For baking and cooking purposes, you may add honey as a substitute for sugar as suggested per the recipe.

For acne-prone skin- Mix 3 teaspoons of honey and half a teaspoon of cinnamon to make a mask to reduce acne. Apply on the face, leave for 15 minutes, and then rinse with lukewarm water.

To remove dark spots, add two teaspoons of honey and half a teaspoon of lemon juice, mix the ingredients and apply the mask for 20-30 minutes.

Caution: Don’t be surprised if your orange blossom honey crystallizes (appears to be solidifying as a sugary-looking substance) extremely quickly, specifically in Colder weather, because it has a very high glucose content. However, a gentle warm water bath will restore the honey to its liquid state.