Wild Himalayan honey
Apis laboriosa. Above 3,000m.
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- Wild-harvested
- Lab-tested
- No additives
Description
Wild Himalayan honey – a rarity, hand-harvested from the hives of giant honeybees (Apis laboriosa) at over 3,000m. Distinctive flavour and strength from high-altitude rhododendron nectar. Rich in antioxidants, enzymes, and amino acids. 150g glass jar.
Benefits
Key properties
- A natural source of energy
- Contains natural enzymes and bioactive substances
- Contains antioxidant compounds of natural origin
- Can be used as part of a balanced diet
- A source of natural vitamins, minerals, and amino acids
- Retains natural pollen and other components thanks to minimal processing
Wild-harvested vs Lab-grown
Collected in the wild. Biochemistry varies with season and place – that is the advantage and the constraint.
Mycelium-on-grain or other lab cultivation. Predictable profile, lower cost. Narrower biochemical spectrum – missing terpenes that the wild type develops at altitude.
Wild Apis laboriosa honey vs commercial cultivated honey – entirely different categories. A. laboriosa is a wild giant bee species nesting on inaccessible cliff faces above 3,000m, not amenable to conventional beekeeping. «Himalayan honey» on the mass market is typically Apis cerana with low-altitude flora composition.
Wild Himalayan honey
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