Address:

ul. Żołnierzy I Armii Wojska Polskiego 10 / B6,

81-383 Gdynia,

Honey Lab sp. z o.o.

NIP: 5862395737

KRS: 0001053560

REGON: 526162251100000

Honey is one of the oldest and most popular food products in the world. It is a sweet, thick substance produced by bees from the nectars of flowers. Honey is rich in nutrients, has many health-promoting properties and is used in cooking, cosmetics and medicine.

Types of honey

There are many different types of honey, depending on which flowers the bees collect nectar from. The most common types of honey are:

• Lime honey: It has a sweet, delicate flavor and aroma. It is rich in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
• Acacia honey: It has a light, light color and a delicate floral taste. It is gentle on the stomach and recommended for children.
• Buckwheat honey:​​​​​​​ It has a dark amber color and an intense, spicy flavor. It is rich in nutrients such as magnesium, potassium and iron.
• Canola honey: It has a light amber color and a sweet, mild taste. It is rich in nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids.
• Honeydew honey: It is produced from the secretions of insects such as aphids or maggots. It has a dark brown color and a slightly sour taste.

Properties of honey

Honey is rich in nutrients such as:

• Vitamins:​​​​​​​ Vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, vitamin B12
• Minerals:​​​​​​​ Magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, manganese, copper, selenium
• Antioxidants:​​​​​​​ Flavonoids, carotenoids, phenolic acids

Honey has many health-promoting properties, such as:

• Supports the body's immunity​​​​​​​
• Improves digestion​​​​​​​
• Counteracts infections​​​​​​​
• It has anti-inflammatory properties​​​​​​​
• Counteracts aging​​​​​​​
• It has analgesic properties​​​​​​​
• Counteracts colds​​​​​​​

Consumption of honey​​​​​​​

Honey can be consumed in many different ways. Most often it is added to coffee, tea or milk. It can also be used as an addition to cakes, desserts and other dishes. Honey is also used in cosmetics, as an ingredient in masks, scrubs and body lotions.

Contraindications​​​​​​​

Honey should not be consumed by children under the age of 1, people with diabetes and those with pollen allergies.