Jellys, Honey, Chutneys
HONEY:
Even in ancient times, the Greeks regarded honey as a gift from the gods. While Hippocrates recommended honey for the treatment of many diseases, the scholar Aristotle believed that honey prolonged life. Greek beekeeping goes back a long way in history also. Honey was and is the first traditional sweetener that the Greeks have used since ancient times. Today Greek honey is considered one of the best in the world!
Of course the "raw producers" of honey are the bees, which collect plant nectar or plant exudates and make the production of this natural sweetener possible. However the main substance, sugar, contains only sucrose and is to be seen as a chemical product for harmful effects on the human organism. Instead, the honey itself at least contains 180 different substances, such as amino acids, minerals, vitamins and trace elements that are crucial for metabolism and nutrition.
This makes honey a versatile home remedy, whether used internally or externally. What is certain is that honey inhibits inflammation, acts against bacteria and fungi, relieves pain and strengthens the body's immune system. It has an antiseptic effect and optimizes, among other things, the functionality of our body.
The crystallization (sweetening) of honey is the peculiar natural development. This largely depends on the proportion of the nectar of the flowers. The best time to enjoy honey is about two years after harvest. It should be noted that honey should always be stored in a cool, dry and dark place.