Raw forest honey – Nilgiris (Bitter) 500g

Sourced from the hills surrounding Kodaikanal, it has a strong aroma and a slight bitter aftertaste to it. This honey goes well with green tea.Our honey is raw – our moisture curing technique mimics the way bee themselves remove moisture by swarming and fanning the hive. It is unprocessed – we do a single filter versus the industry standard of triple filter that completely removes all pollen.

Health Benefits:

• Thaen Forest Honey is an effective antioxidant as it comprises of the significant antioxidant compounds such as glucose oxidase, catalase, ascorbic acid, flavonoids and selenium. These prominent compounds contribute their wholesome anti-oxidant properties to honey and thus it is proven to be beneficial in reducing the risk of heart diseases, stroke and a few types of cancer.
• Thaen Forest Honey is rich in Niacin, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, copper, calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and zinc. Honey is power packed with 22 amino acids. Nutritional profile and taste may vary depending on the seasonal flower nectar.
• Bee Pollen, only found in organic Wild Forest Honey is not only rich in fatty acids, enzymes, carotenoids and vital micronutrients, but also a potent anti-allergenic agent that can boost the immune system and lower inflammation naturally. Bee Pollen presence makes wild honey an exceptionally nutritious superfood.
• Thaen Forest Honey makes wonders in improving skin complexion, curing acne and for treating dandruff due to its enhanced anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

This is the honey from the Apis dorsata, quite simply the largest of the honey bees, and arguably the most vicious. These wild bees build their hives in colonies below rocky cliffs or trunks of giant trees. They defend their colonies with aggression and collecting honey from them is a dangerous task, and not for the unskilled or faint hearted.