Sweet Gold: The Kashmiri Honey

The health benefits of Kashmiri honey are known to almost every living soul, obtained from the valley itself, it surely becomes a boon to life. Honey is a natural sweetener and a worthy alternative for reducing sugar intake.

The recommendations published by WHO in 2014 severely highlighted the importance of reducing sugar intake. Too much consumption of sugar can lead to various health risks including heart diseases, cholesterol problems, fatty liver, and fat accumulation of fats in other organs.

Honey has found its core in history as old as 8000 years ago. Several rock paintings depict the harvesting of honey and drawings of honey collectors dating back to 2100 B.C. Honey is believed to be the only source of sugar for the ancient settlers and was widely used for consumption and medicinal purposes. 

The Kashmiri Honey obtained from the paradise of the earth is an amalgamation of nectars collected from various crops, Acacia flower being the primary source. 

Some of the key health benefits of this sweet gold are as follows:

1. Boosts immunity
2. A healthier alternative for sugar
3. Good source of antioxidants
4. Improves cholesterol level
5. Beneficial for heart health
6. Soothes sore throat
7. Helps in preventing acid reflux

Did You Know?

For children over one year of age, honey can act as a natural and safe cough suppressant. Some studies show that it is even more effective than cough medicine.

In addition to these health benefits, Honey has been a folk remedy over the years. Here are some of the medicinal uses honey has to offer:

1. Antibacterial properties
2. Antifungal properties
3. Sterile honey heals wounds
4. Promotes oral health
5. Anti-inflammatory properties

If you live in a typical brown household, there’s a chance you might have already heard of the cosmetic benefits of honey. The demand becomes evident after watching almost every beauty product with the base ingredient as honey. Below are the reasons why honey has garnered its position as beauty experts’ favorite:

• Moisturises the skin
• Acts as a pore cleanser
• Lightens scars
• Useful for sunburn
• Fights acne and pimples
• Adds a natural glow
• Helps reduces wrinkles
• Maintains lustrous Hair
• Natural home remedy for dandruff

Composition of Organic Kashmiri Honey

Let’s have a look at the nutritional value of this godsend creation:

Nutritional Information (Organic Kashmiri White Honey, per 100 gm)

Did You Know?

You can easily identify Organic Kashmiri honey by the way it crystallizes. Pure Kashmiri honey crystallizes very slowly. If you find any crystallization in the honey, then it states the presence of mustard honey during the migration process.

If you’re looking forward to buying the best quality Kashmiri White Honey, here are some features you should look for before making your purchase:

• 100% natural ingredients 
• Rich in carbohydrates 
• Made from least human interference 
• Contains no preservatives 
• Eco-friendly packing

Even though Kashmiri organic honey can act as a health-boosting food, it should only be consumed in moderation, as honey is still high in calories and sugar.