Avocado honey
Persea americana
A dark amber honey from avocado blossom in the orchards of Southern California, smooth and velvety.
- Origin
- USA – Southern California
- Colour
- 120 mm · dark amber
- Taste
- rich, with caramelised molasses notes
- Plant
- Persea americana · avocado →
Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.
Avocado nectar and honey are richer in minerals such as potassium, magnesium and iron than citrus honey.
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