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Acacia honey is a variety of honey produced by bees that comes from the nectar gathered from the flowers of the acacia plant. Manufacturers often add acacia honey to sports drinks to give these beverages a flowery taste. Acacia honey has a milder taste than many other varieties of honey and also does not crystallize.
Acacia honey is almost transparent to light yellow. Its flavor is described as either floral or vanilla. According to "The Honey Prescription: The Amazing Power of Honey as Medicine," acacia honey does not crystallize easily because of its high fructose concentration. This means acacia honey can remain in a liquid form for long periods of time. Additionally, you can use acacia honey as a sweetener. Purported health benefits of acacia honey include the treatment of acute respiratory diseases, headaches, kidney diseases and atherosclerosis. Additionally, you can use acacia honey as a sedative for nervous disorders and insomnia.
According to the National Honey Board, acacia honey has antimicrobial properties just like any other honey variety. The National Honey Board states that the antimicrobial properties of honey result from the natural production of hydrogen peroxide during the honey making process. Honey also contains antioxidant properties, although darker honey will have higher antioxidant properties than light honeys such as acacia honey.
Specifications:1) Moisture: <18%2) Sugar: <5%3) Reducing sugar: >65%
Acacia Honey