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Honey with curry and saffron extract is a reference in South Asia and especially in the region of India. Indigenous to these areas, curry became popular in the western world in the 19th and 20th centuries due to its mass export as a spice by Eastern settlers. a unique taste experience. There, the mixture of spices used each time, is a matter of national or local tradition and culture, religious practice or just a matter of taste for each family.
Extra tip: Use Melefsis Curry and Saffron Honey as a sauce, icing or for marinating. Suitable for: meat, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, fish & seafood (salmon, tongue, shrimp, crab). Also, it goes well with Asian cuisine (rice with vegetables, noodles) and with cheeses (mozzarella, cream cheese, unsalted mizithra). Finally, it is ideal for grilled vegetables such as: potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, cauliflower.
Components
Honey 95%, Curry & Saffron 5% (Cumin, Coriander, Cheese, Black Pepper, Clove, Yellow Root, Cardamom, Fennel Seed, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cayenne Pepper, Red pepper, Daphne).
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF CARRY FOR THE BODY
Exotic curry can contribute to brain health by helping to prevent aging brain, while its contribution to the fight against cancer cells is also crucial. Finally, it is considered to help prevent arthritis.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF SAFFRAN FOR THE BODY
TSaffron or the famous Kozani saffron, is one of the most expensive spices. It is characterized by experts as an elixir of longevity thanks to its healing properties.
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.
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 from 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!