Cherry blossom honey
Prunus avium
A spring honey from wild cherry blossom. Liquid it is yellow to light amber, and it gradually crystallises to a fine, easily spread texture.
- Origin
- Slovenia (Littoral and Karst), Germany
- Colour
- 45 mm · extra light amber
- Taste
- intensely aromatic
- Crystallization
- medium
- Plant
- Prunus avium · Prunus (cherry, plum, almond) →
Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.
Cherry trees also have nectaries on their leaves; under the microscope, calcium oxalate crystals from them reveal their contribution.
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