Often people may think that the honey-producing season is in spring when flowers bloom, but in addition to the commonly seen dragon-eye honey and lychee honey on the market, different seasons actually have different honey-source trees, and the honey...
Often people may think that the honey-producing season is in spring when flowers bloom, but in addition to the commonly seen dragon-eye honey and lychee honey on the market, different seasons actually have different honey-source trees, and the honey they produce also has its own characteristics.
According to the face fan page of the Agricultural Administration Department "Freshly Enjoyed Agricultural YA - Agricultural Administration", it points out that there are roughly nine common honey types in Taiwan, including:
. Liu Dingmi: The production period is from 1 to 3 months, it is easy to crystallize, has an orange fragrance, and is slightly sour.
. Red Chai Mi: The production period is March, easy to crystallize, comes from the water tree, has a cinnamon flavor and tea aroma, slightly sweet and sour.
. Wendanmi: The production period is from March to April, with a citrus aroma, which is slightly sour.
. Lychee honey: The production period is from 3 to 4 months, it is easy to crystallize, with a lychee fruity aroma, elegant and fresh, and moderate sweetness.
. Dragon Eye Honey: The production period is from late March to the end of April, with a dragon eye fragrance, thick, sweet and high sweetness.
. Uchid nectar: The production period is from May to June, easy to crystallize, herbal charcoal is fragrant, slightly sweet and sour.
. Bai Qianliang honey: The production period is from May to November, with a unique flavor and a grilled sweet potato flavor.
. Duckling Mumi: The production period is from October to December, and it is easy to crystallize. It is winter honey. The yield is limited and suitable for dishes. Some people use it to bring the fruity aroma and a bit bitter taste. In addition to being directly soaked and consumed, it can also be poured on roasted ingredients to add a layer of flavor to the dishes.
. Hundred Flowers Nectar: All seasons are in the production period and are easy to crystallize. Salted grass is the main source of nectar and mixed with other flowers. The flavor changes more and the sweetness brings sourness.
The Agricultural Department also reminds that when buying honey, you should also take advantage of the freshness and taste the best immediately. Please confirm the sales performance mark and the double mark of the domestic bee product certificate. If the honey has been opened, please remember the three principles of constant temperature, avoid light and sealing.
Do you buy honey or sugar?According to the regulations of the Ministry of Fuli, honey and its sugar-based products should be marked based on the amount of honey it contains. Only products containing only honey ingredients can be labeled as "honey", "pure honey", and "100% honey".
In addition, if the honey content is more than 60%, and if there are products with added sugar (sugar) and the product name should be marked as "Sweetened Honey". If there are other raw materials other than added sugar (sugar) and the product name should be marked as "Made Honey" or "Contain ○○ Honey". For example, if the product has a 70% honey content and adds lemon juice, the product name should be marked as "lemon honey" or "make honey".
As for products with less than 60% honey content, the product name should be marked as "honey flavor" or "honey flavor". In addition, for sugar products without honey, the product name shall not be marked with the word "honey".
