Acacia Honey comes from the flowers of the Acacia tree. The tree is commonly found in parts of northern Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.
The Acacia tree is grown in the wild and the honey obtained from the bees around the tree is 100% organic. The Honey produced by the bees is light in both color and texture.
It is sweet, mild and versatile in its use in baking, cooking and as a natural sweetener.
Acacia honey barely crystalizes due to its high fructose content.
Quick Facts about Acacia Honey
Treats wounds, cuts and burns and assist healing- Research has shown that honey can easily treat diabetic foot ulcers, cuts and wounds due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Good for skin- 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.
Balances blood sugar level- Due to its low glycemic index ranking it may help in balancing blood sugar levels.
Rich in antioxidants- Compounds such as flavonoids and phenolics present in Acacia honey serve as antioxidants and protect the body cells from damage.
Heart Health- Phenols and other antioxidant compounds present in honey can help in reducing the risk of heart disease and helping in prevention of blood clots.
Help lower blood pressure- Studies have shown that honey contains anti-oxidants that help play a role in stabilizing blood pressure.
Honey helps improve cholesterol- Several studies indicate that honey can improve cholesterol levels, by reducing the LDL cholesterol and raising the HDL / the good cholesterol.
Natural sweetener- Although it is still high in calories, honey is a much natural and beneficial form of sugar than processed white sugar.
How to use the Honey
You can mix 1-2 tsp of acacia honey as a natural sweetener to your juices, smoothies, teas and coffees.
For baking and cooking purposes you may add honey as a substitute for sugar as per recipe.
For skin- Mix 3 teaspoon of honey and half teaspoon cinnamon to make mask to reduce acne. Apply on face and leave for 15 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.
To remove dark spots add 2 teaspoon of honey and half teaspoon of lemon juice mix the ingredients together and apply mask for 20-30 minutes.
Note: The fructose present in honey can often cause diarrhea in people with irritable bowel syndrome or sensitive digestive systems. Fructose intolerance is a condition where bowels cannot absorb fructose properly. Please consult your doctor prior to use.
Javeria F. (verified owner) –
don’t know much about honey but soul food honey as compare to any other ( that I’ve tried) is good
Raheela Nadeem (verified owner) –
soulfoodpk (store manager) –
Please see comment on millefiori honey and the honey crystalization process. 🙂