The best chestnut honey in Greece is produced in the protected chestnut groves of Mount Athos. Unique for its properties, with an intense, peppery flavour, special aroma, less sweet flavour from other types of honey and a slightly bitter aftertaste. Chestnut honey is rich in trace elements, such as potassium, magnesium, manganese, barium, as well as fructose and tannins. It has a dark colour, an intense wood and a slight tannin aroma (it is the tannin from the plant, of which traces are found in the honey).Its taste is definitely distinctive, mildly sweet with a slightly bitter aftertaste and is preferred by people who do not like sugar.It crystallizes only after a long time, 1.5 – 2 years.It induces perspiration, contributes to blood circulation and has stimulant effects. Additionally, it has disinfectant and healing properties, which are especially useful for the urinary and digestive system. It can also act as a styptic agent in case of dysentery. Recommended to people who exercise, elderly people and people suffering from prostate or prostatitis problems.

Store at room temperature, keep out of the sun.

Children below the age of one years old should not be fed with honey.

Crystallization is a natural process and does not affect product quality.

To liquidate place the product container in a pot of warm water and gently heat under 40 degrees Celsius.

Produced by Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi, Mount Athos on behalf of ΙΜΟΝ

NUTRITION DECLARATION/100g
Εnergy 1424kJ / 340kcal
Proteins 0g
Fat 0g
Saturated 0g
Carbohydrates 85g
Sugars 70g
Salt 0mg

Product of Greece

GR-BIO-03