{"product_id":"aleta-organic-rare-pine-honey-superfood","title":"Aleta Organic Rare Pine Honey, Single Origin Crete, Greece, Superfood Signature Collection, 450g (1lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_MailAutoSig\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003ePine honey from the Aegean region of Greece is one of the \u003cstrong\u003emost distinctive honeys in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it isn’t made from flower nectar, but from honeydew—a sugary secretion left by a specific insect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eHere is what makes Aegean Pine Honey so special:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e1. The \"Basra\" Connection (Marchalina hellenica) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eUnlike 90% of the world’s honey, which comes from flowers, Aegean pine honey is a collaboration between three players: the Turkish \/ Greek Red Pine (\u003ci\u003ePinus brutia\u003c\/i\u003e), a scale insect called \u003ci\u003eMarchalina hellenica\u003c\/i\u003e (locally known as \"Basra\"), and the honeybee. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eThe insect feeds on the pine sap and secretes a sweet, resinous substance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eBees collect this \"honeydew\" and transform it into honey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eGeographic Rarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis specific insect thrives almost exclusively in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions, making this honey a truly local treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e2. Exceptional Flavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eBecause it doesn't come from flowers, the taste is entirely different from typical honey:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"margin-left: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eLess Sweet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIt has a lower glucose and fructose content, meaning it isn't cloyingly sweet and won't leave a \"burning\" sensation in your throat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eWoody \u0026amp; Resinous:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIt has a deep, savory, and slightly smoky aroma with hints of pine resin and caramel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eDark \u0026amp; Dense:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is much darker in color (amber to dark brown) and has a thicker, more viscous consistency than blossom honey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e3. High Mineral \u0026amp; Antioxidant Content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003ePine honey is often \u003cstrong\u003econsidered a \"medicinal\" honey\u003c\/strong\u003e due to its nutrient density:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"margin-left: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eMineral Powerhouse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e It contains significantly higher levels of minerals and trace elements like potassium, magnesium, iron, and calcium compared to flower honeys. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"margin-left: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eEnzymes \u0026amp; Amino Acids:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e It is rich in enzymes that aid digestion and amino acids that support the immune system. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"margin-left: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eAntibacterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e It is prized in apitherapy (honey-based healing) for its strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, often used to soothe respiratory issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003e4\u003cstrong\u003e. Resistance to Crystallization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-bidi-language: HI; mso-no-proof: yes;\"\u003eIf you’ve ever been frustrated by honey turning into a solid block of sugar, you’ll appreciate pine honey. Due to its unique sugar composition and low glucose levels, it crystallizes very slowly. It can remain in its liquid, syrupy state for years if stored correctly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unity Brands Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990589489315,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/7431\/0563\/files\/Aleta_PINE_Honey_Front.jpg?v=1787118355","url":"https:\/\/aletafarms.com\/products\/aleta-organic-rare-pine-honey-superfood","provider":"Aleta Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}