Honey Sauce With Smoked Pepper Extract Melefsis 260gr

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Honey with extracted chilies is a reference to Mexico, Central and South America, where peppers first appeared and spread to the rest of the world through Portuguese and Spanish explorers.
Mexican smoked jalapeno, known as chipotle meco, and pimenton give honey a strong tobacco flavor and aroma, while cayenne and malawi peppers give it its aroma.

EXtra tip: Use Melefsis smoked chili honey as a barbeque sauce, icing or for marinating. Suitable for: meats, pancakes, chicken wings, steaks, burgers, sausages, ribs, cold cuts, salami, prosciutto, boiled ham, bacon, sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs, pizza, eggs (fried or boiled), grilled beans, cheeses, grilled halloumi, saganaki, feta cheese in the oven, camembert in the oven, kefalograviera, vegetables, grilled mushrooms, friedτa sliced onions, fried zucchini, but also asparagus wrapped in bacon, corn, roasted cauliflower and carrots.

Components

Honey 90%, Peppers 5%, (Chipotle, Pimenton, Malawi, Chili Powder, Cayenne), Apple Cider Vinegar 5%.

HONEY NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES FOR THE BODY

 It is rich in carbohydrates while 1/4 of its percentage are pollen grains that supply it with minerals and trace elements. Calcium, magnesium, silicon, iron, zinc and manganese, are the treasure it contains. Thus, thyme honey is known for its antiseptic and tonic power. Also, its high content of copper and boron, strengthen the fight against infections of the respiratory and digestive systems. Undoubtedly, its most powerful action is the antioxidant. Δinhibitors against prostate and breast cancer. Finally, it is full of vitamins such as vitamin A, β-carotene, and a complex of B vitamins. All of the above provide our body with energy and contribute to its proper functioning.

NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES OF RED PEPPER FOR THE BODY

     Hot pepper works in a very beneficial way for both our internal and external health. It is full of antioxidants that when consumed, delay the aging process. They also give us protection against arthritis, osteoporosis and general prevention of various diseases but also elastic and youthful skin.

  In its medicinal powers, red hot pepper can work wonders with the magical substance capsaicin that it contains. It opens the nasal passages to the common cold, raises the body temperature by eliminating toxins while also releasing the breath. In addition, it speeds up fat burning and activates the metabolism. Finally, it contains large amounts of vitamin C kai D and helps increase fertility!

HISTORY "FROM GOLD" BEHIND THE PRODUCT

In Ancient Greece, love for honey has been captured with passion and emotion. Hippocrates, the father of Medicine, praises the beneficial effect of "wine honey" on the human body. Pythagoras finds with surprise that honey makes us feel less tired , while Democritus writes about longevity excluding miraculous honey!

As far as Cretan beekeeping is concerned, Crete was born with honey! The first bees are found in the Minoan era, about 4,000 years ago. During the excavations at Phaistos, clay hives were discovered from the time of the palaces dating to around 3,400 BC. Chronologically, it is long before the Homeric Age, that is, the Neolithic! At the same time, the famous gold jewel of Knossos, where two bees are holding a honeycomb, came to light again after thousands of years.

From Glafkos, the son of Minos and Crete, who drowned in a jar full of honey, chasing a mouse and resurrected by the seer Polydos with the help of a magic herb, many things have happened to this day. Many years have passed, many food products have entered our lives. And without a doubt, many traditional, eating habits of the years are shaken. But one thing is for sure: the gift of the intelligent bee will always be considered the nectar not only of the gods but also of humans!