Our chestnut honey is harvested in France and potted by the Rucher du Chanteloup . A dark-colored honey, ranging from dark yellow to black, it has a strong, bitter, and full-bodied taste. We can even say that it has woody aromas, a strong and pleasant smell. Discover all the benefits of chestnut honey , a product that will delight you when tasting tea or infusion.

The origin of chestnut honey

Chestnut honey is a product named after its tree of origin. Castanea sativa Mill, a tree in the Fagaceae family, like oak and beech, is a major pollen producer. This family of trees is best known for secreting honeydew, not nectar. However, the chestnut tree is an exception to this rule, as it secretes nectar but also honeydew.

Chestnut honey is produced primarily in Italy and Spain. However, it is also found in France, primarily in Corsica. This exceptional honey is found in the Cévennes, Brittany, and the Massif Central. Chestnut honey blooms from June onward and is harvested in July.

Our chestnut honey has a woody, full-bodied, and even bitter flavor . Dark in color, it stands out from other honeys due to its strong odor. A quality artisanal honey that pairs very well with dishes but also with a good cup of tea.

The virtues of chestnut honey

Chestnut honey , like our other honeys , has several benefits for the body. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements (vitamins B and C, iron, magnesium, potassium, etc.).

In particular, it helps stimulate and strengthen our immune system. Chestnut honey will also fight fatigue, due to its high fructose content. It will promote blood circulation and therefore facilitate the healing of wounds and injuries, like thyme honey .

The benefits of chestnut honey don't stop there; it improves liver and stomach function and helps treat acne. Finally, it slows down cell aging.

As we can see, chestnut honey has many benefits for our body, do not hesitate to make it one of your allies during the day.

How to use chestnut honey in cooking?

First of all, you can simply enjoy it with a good herbal tea in the evening after a hard day at the office. But rest assured, you can use it for different dishes. We could even tell you that it is one of the most used honeys in cooking, especially for its particular flavors and aromas. It can be used for pastries (biscuits, cakes, pies, ...), as well as salads, marinades and many other recipes .