Bashkir honey is traditionally considered one of the most high-quality and fragrant beekeeping products. It has special taste properties, and also boasts a high content of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. This article will examine in detail what and why the product is good for human health, as well as its main differences from the Altai, Kuban and other varieties.

Description and description of Bashkir honey

Bashkortostan is considered a traditional zone for the production of bee products. Mount Iremel and the surrounding area are ideal for breeding bees, as well as producing high-quality honey. Among all kinds of plant organisms in the region, there are about 300 melliferous species, thanks to which it is possible to collect bee products that are distinguished by a special taste variety. In addition, only here a unique species of local bees lives, they are famous for their high productivity, winter hardiness, as well as resistance to most infections.

Did you know? Honey is the oldest food used by humans. It was mined in the early Stone Age, about 15 thousand years ago.

The Bashkir honey is considered to be the best in the world not only due to the special microclimate in the region. The territory of active beekeeping is considered an environmentally friendly area, so it is devoid of all kinds of toxins and impurities of heavy metals. It is also worth noting that honey and its derivatives in this region are qualitatively different from analogues. This is explained by the centuries-old history of the development of flight-care in the region, which made the masters of Bashkiria real professionals in their field.

Product Highlights:

Color	It is varied, depending on the type of melliferous plants and the collection period, it can vary from almost transparent with slight yellowness to a rich red-brown hue. The classic richly golden color is also widely found. After prolonged storage, the product may turn white with a variety of impurities of yellow tones, as well as a dark brown color.
Taste Features	Honey taste can vary from mild to intense, with light tartness and a pleasant bitterness.
Aromatic properties	Always multifaceted, the classic honey aroma is complemented by a special aftertaste of the melliferous culture.
Crystallization Duration	Depending on the harvesting time and honey plant, crystallization can occur both within a few hours after harvesting, and over several months.
Consistency	From thick and dense to viscous.
Diastase number	22-50 units.

Chemical composition and calorie content

Due to the special location of the sites for the procurement of bee products, their composition can vary significantly, however, the average honey in its composition contains about:

• 21% water;
• 86% carbohydrates (maltose, melicytosis, fructose, glucose, sucrose);
• 1% minerals;
• 3% of proteins, vitamins, amino acids and dextrins.

Calorie content of the product per 100 g is about 300-330 kcal. Like other varieties of bee products, Bashkir honey in its composition contains a huge amount of important vitamins and other substances.

Among them, regardless of the variety, the constant constituent components are:

• vitamins A, E, H, K, PP, group B, ascorbic and folic acid;
• trace elements such as potassium, ferum, iodine, manganese, sulfur, sodium, magnesium, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, cobalt and aluminum;
• tannins;
• phytohormones;
• tannins;
• essential oils;
• choline;
• glycosides;
• saponins;
• alkaloids.

Important! Light varieties of honey are characterized by lower calorific value, this must be taken into account if it is used to replace sugar in a complex diet.

Types of Bashkir honey

Bee products from Bashkiria are distinguished by all kinds of varietal variety. Today, several dozen of their species are known, obtained thanks to unique techniques and production methods. Traditionally, the product is divided into floral, linden and buckwheat.

Floral

One of the most valuable and sought after is flower honey. In addition to the fact that it is quite aromatic and rich in taste, a lot of substances useful for humans are concentrated in it. The most common among them is chamomile. Bashkiria is a traditional region for growing chamomile, which is found here both in cultural and in wild form, so often this plant can be found near most apiaries.

No less common is thyme honey, which is also quite common among beekeepers. The most exotic is white rose honey, the nectar of this plant is particularly useful for human health and aroma, so often connoisseurs of the product are ready to give almost any money for it. In addition, its highlight can be considered a rich aroma and a pleasant white, sometimes slightly creamy shade.

Lime

Honey from nectar of linden flowers is the real pride of Bashkiria. Unlike analogues, it has a more rich taste and aroma. This made it possible to popularize the product even among those regions that are able to independently maintain apiaries near linden trees.

The microclimate of Bashkiria allows the linden to not only actively bloom, but also to more actively transform and accumulate various substances in the tissues. This gives linden nectar special properties that directly enrich and derivative products.

Buckwheat

Buckwheat honey is less popular with lovers of this product. This is due to its rather specific flavor and rich aroma, but this does not affect its beneficial qualities. In addition, such honey is often quite spicy, so it can both enhance and interrupt the taste characteristics of other food products. Its main feature is a high content of protein and iron, due to which it often takes on a rich red-brown color.

Properties of honey from Bashkiria

Bashkir honey is famous for its huge number of useful qualities that can both improve the condition of the body with various ailments and prevent the development of many diseases. However, before using such a product, you must definitely get acquainted with the possible risks of its daily use. The condition of the whole organism may depend on this. Did you know? The first bee hives appeared in the 7th – 8th centuries. BC e. on the territory of ancient Greece. Until this time, people used honey exclusively from wild bees. From this time the history of professional wrestling originates.

What is useful

Bees provide many healthy products, of which honey is one of the most important. Its useful properties have been known since antiquity, which turned a sweet treat into a universal medicine. First of all, it is the prevention of any colds and SARS, as it helps to increase immunity. At the same time, it is used both as a means of internal and external use (nasal preparation).

It contributes to the activation of recovery processes, and also has antimicrobial properties. This allows you to use all kinds of honey solutions for the treatment of external wounds, stomatitis and related pathologies. Do not forget that honey is able to restore the nervous system, it improves the emotional state and allows you to more effectively cope with a variety of stresses.

• According to medical data, with periodic use, the product is capable of:
• cure gastritis;
• overcome prostatitis;
• eliminate pneumonia or bronchitis;
• improve memory and vision.

In recent years, honey has been increasingly used in cosmetology. When applied locally, it promotes beneficial effects on the skin, smoothing wrinkles and eliminating cellulite. A variety of masks make it possible to improve the condition of the outer integument, give them a silky finish, and remove dryness and oily sheen.

Also learn about the beneficial properties and uses of coriander honey.

Contraindications and possible harm

Often bee products are used in cooking quite widely, they not only improve the taste of dishes, but also affect the work of the whole organism. At the same time, it should be remembered that this group of substances is quite concentrated, therefore it should be used with caution. First of all, this applies to all allergy sufferers, otherwise there is a high probability of exacerbating allergic manifestations.

Also, with caution, honey should be consumed for any digestive and gastric disorders, otherwise it can lead to inflammation of the digestive tract. However, it is contraindicated in children under 3 years of age, since their digestion is in its infancy, therefore, it can unpredictably respond to sufficiently concentrated substances.

It is worth mentioning that you should not exceed the maximum daily intake for honey, which is 3 tbsp. spoons. This is often fraught with obesity and diabetes. In other cases, the product is not only useful, but also an essential nutrient that can only bring health benefits.

Important! During intensive heat treatment, bee products instantly lose all their beneficial properties, so they should not be heated above + 40 ° C.

How to use and for what diseases

Most often for medicinal purposes, honey is used as follows:

• to improve immunity 1 tsp. The product is added to a glass of warm liquid. With the use of such a solution once a day on an empty stomach, you can also overcome the manifestations of gastritis;
• 1 tsp will help with insomnia honey diluted in a glass of warm milk. Also, the recipe will help as an expectorant, in which case it is used on an empty stomach, 3 times a day;
• a mixture of 20 ml of water, 30 g of sorrel juice and 1 tsp will help overcome anemia . honey. Drink the solution on an empty stomach, 3-4 times a day, 30 minutes before meals;
• for pain in the back and joints, a honey compress is used. It is prepared on the basis of 150 ml of vodka, 100 ml of honey and 50 ml of aloe juice, the mixture is used at night, after which it is washed off with warm water in the morning.

How to distinguish real honey

Honey is quite popular, but labor-consuming to make a product, so many manufacturers are trying to dilute it with cheaper components.

To distinguish a quality product from a fake, you must:

• look at its consistency - it should be dense and viscous. When transfusing from can to can, it should drain slowly, forming cascades;
• estimate weight - 0.5 kg of product should weigh about 800 g, a lower mass indicates dilution with water;
• determine its density - in summer it should be thick, dense, candied in winter;
• drop a drop of iodine into a solution of water and honey (1: 1) - a change in its color indicates impurities;
• dissolve a teaspoon of the product in a glass of water - the appearance of a precipitate indicates dilution;
• to appreciate the taste - it always has a strong aftertaste.

Storage conditions

Bee products are considered quite demanding on the conditions of detention. They require a special microclimate, without which their useful properties dry out, and nutritional value decreases significantly.

Did you know? Bortnichestvo in Bashkiria is more dangerous than in other areas. This is due to the fact that local bees are particularly vicious and have a sharp temper, so often even cultural herds are especially aggressive towards humans.

To avoid this, when storing them:

• observe the temperature regime within +4 ... + 20 ° С;
• monitor the humidity in the storage place, it should not exceed 65%;
• use only glass containers with a tight lid;
• Avoid direct sunlight;
• protect the product from substances with a strong odor (fish, spices, etc.).

Bashkir honey is the real value of nature, which many have loved. Today its three main varieties are known - linden, flower and buckwheat, possessing not only special taste qualities, but also substances valuable to health. However, for the product to benefit, it must be stored properly, which will require special temperature and humidity.