Honey Production
Our honey is a 100% natural product, sourced from mixed flowerings of the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado biomes. Produced in a protected natural reserve, without the use of pesticides, and home to a birdwatching park.
Our honey production prioritizes sustainable management within an agroforestry system where artisanal family production predominates. We preserve many forest reserve areas, with socio-environmental responsibility being one of our priorities.
Because it is produced in different environments, climates, with diverse blooms, aromas, colors, flavors, and textures, honey is a food rich in history, culture, beliefs, and values that vary from bloom to bloom. With distinct flavors, all varieties possess equivalent yet unique nutritional properties!
Each beehive is unique!
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Learning more about honey
Colors:
The color of honey is the first impression that seduces the consumer. Then comes its texture, its aroma, and finally its flavor.
The color is directly related to the plant species visited, which transmits its natural pigments and tannins to the honey during its production.
The color of honey does not affect its quality in any way.
The colors range from the lightest cream, through gold, orange, reddish, and can even reach brown.
Properties of Honey
A study on the therapeutic properties of honey and its application in medicine was conducted in 2015 by Fanny Balas at the Université Nice Sophia Antipolis, Faculté de Medicine de Nice (France). This and other studies demonstrate important therapeutic and nutritional properties of honey, such as:
Antibacterial and Antiseptic: Honey contains hydrogen peroxide, which gives it antibacterial properties.
Anti-inflammatory: Honey can reduce inflammation, relieving symptoms of various inflammatory conditions.
Antioxidant: Rich in compounds such as flavonoids and phenolics, honey fights free radicals in the body.
Healing: When applied topically, honey promotes the healing of wounds and ulcers.
Calming and Relaxing: Consuming honey can help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.
Quick Energy: Honey is a natural source of carbohydrates, providing glucose and fructose, which are rapidly absorbed by the body, providing a quick energy boost.
Vitamins and Minerals: Contains small amounts of vitamins such as B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine) and vitamin C, as well as minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
Amino acids: Honey contains several essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.
Low Glycemic Index: Compared to refined sugar, honey has a lower glycemic index, meaning it causes a more gradual increase in blood sugar levels.
Enzymes: Contains various enzymes that facilitate digestion and other metabolic functions.
The story of Honey
Honey has a rich history that begins in antiquity, being part of different cultures. The first records of honey use date back to around 8000 BC, evidenced by cave paintings in the Cueva de la Araña, Spain, which show humans collecting honey from wild beehives. The Egyptians, Sumerians, and Babylonians used honey not only as food but also in medicinal practices and religious rituals. In ancient Egypt, honey was a symbol of wealth and an offering to the gods. The ancient Greeks and Romans also valued honey, using it in cooking and medicine.
This cave painting, created between 9000 and 6000 BC, is located in a cave in Bicorp, in the province of Valencia (Spain). Similar paintings have been found in India and South Africa. They provide evidence of interest in and use of honey during the Paleolithic period.
Rock painting. Photo: BBC News Brazil
In modern times, honey is appreciated globally, both for its nutritional properties and its medicinal benefits. Beekeeping has become a widespread practice, with improved techniques for the sustainable production of honey.
Today, honey is consumed in a variety of ways and continues to be a symbol of health.