Marmeleiro honey
Croton sonderianus
Honey from marmeleiro, a shrub that is one of the main nectar sources of the semi-arid caatinga of north-east Brazil. It is golden yellow to extra light amber.
- Origin
- Brazil (Piauí, Ceará)
- Colour
- 45 mm · extra light amber
- Crystallization
- fast
- Plant
- Croton sonderianus · croton →
Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.
Marmeleiro honey crystallises quickly, which makes it harder to sell.
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