BLACKBERRY or BLACKBERRY honey is a honey of great therapeutic value, helping to maintain the function of the genito-urinary system, but not only.
 
Calluna vulgaris (BLACKBERRY HONEY) is widespread in northern and western Europe, where it is one of the most important resources for late summer honey production. Honey is characterised by a certain physical phenomenon, called thixotropy: due to the presence of colloidal proteins, it becomes of a jelly-like consistency that makes it impossible to extract from the combs using special tools.
The melissopalynological characteristics of Calluna honey are highly variable, the pollen percentage is often below 45%.
A marker for this type of honey could be the high total protein content (Serra Bonvehí and Granados Tarrés, 1993).
 
Sensory description, it is a honey not very sweet, but slightly bitter at the end, with a medium acidity, but a strong floral-dried fruit aroma intensity .
Crystallization - often forms large rounded crystals that can be felt inside the crystallized honey.

    
Benefits of honey

- Due to its high mineral content, it treats anaemia and nervous system disorders.
- It is a very nutritious honey due to the richness of substances beneficial to health.
- It has diuretic properties and is a very good antiseptic, recommended in case of intestinal infections.
- It has stronger antioxidant qualities than other types of honey.
- Honey is a natural antibiotic. The propolis it contains has antibacterial and antiviral properties.
- It is a natural energizer. Honey contains potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.
- It helps digestion and stimulates metabolism.
- Maintains endocrine balance, regulating the activity of glands.
- It is a natural healthy sweetener.
- It is anti-inflammatory, soothing skin irritations.

It's a nutritionally valuable honey, worth having in our diet!