Apple blossom honey
Malus domestica
A rare spring honey from the apple orchards of northern Italy, gathered in April and May. Light amber when liquid, it sets to a fine, spreadable texture with a greyish or reddish tinge.
- Origin
- Trentino-South Tyrol, Emilia-Romagna
- Colour
- 65 mm · light amber
- Taste
- fruity, fresh, slightly bitter
- Plant
- Malus domestica · apple →
Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.
Hives may only be moved into the orchards while the trees are in bloom, when sprays harmful to bees are banned, and are taken away straight afterwards.
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