Atractylis (sor) honey
Atractylis serratuloides
A light Algerian honey from the thorny plant Atractylis serratuloides, known locally as ‘sor’. It is usually found crystallised.
- Origin
- Algeria (semi-arid and arid regions)
- Colour
- 34 mm · white
- Taste
- sweet-like aroma, floral hints
- Plant
- Atractylis serratuloides · Atractylis →
Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.
Analyses link its typical aroma to the compounds alpha-bisabolol and beta-eudesmol.
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