Água-Mel

250 ml

20,00 

The small healthy dose. Água-mel is a still little-known nugget of health that deserves some attention. Not to be confused with mead, which is a fermented drink made from water and honey.

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Description

His history

Originally, Água-Mel is a traditional Portuguese specialty. Obtained thanks to a know-how that is transmitted from generation to generation among beekeepers in small remote villages in southern Portugal, Água-Mel is considered there as a small local sweetness. In the past, it was used in the composition of certain sweets, it was used to sweeten tea or coffee, but above all it was, and still is today, the star ingredient of a cake very popular in Alentejo, the Bolo de Agua-Mel.

Its manufacture

The manufacturing process of Água-Mel consists of extracting the active ingredients from the beeswax remaining in the covers of the hive by bringing it to a certain temperature for long hours.

Its texture, its taste

More liquid than honey, the color of Água-Mel is very dark. Its taste is different (and divine!) and less sweet.

Its properties

It took until 2013 for great starred chefs to seize it and display it on their menu. This second life allowed Água-Mel to cross paths with certain scientists. Several laboratory studies have been conducted since and the verdict is clear: Água-Mel is a 3 in 1 concentrate of honey, pollen and propolis. In addition to facilitating intestinal transit, it is a real immune boost. Its main properties are antiviral, antimicrobial and antioxidant.

His future

One thing is certain, Água-Mel has not finished making people talk about it. On the strength of these new therapeutic discoveries, a Portuguese association for the protection of Água-Mel was even created two years ago in order to ensure its sustainability, to train the young generation of beekeepers in its manufacture, to finance new scientific studies, etc.

Its dosage

A teaspoon every morning is enough to boost immunity and facilitate intestinal transit.

Its uses

Água-Mel can be used to sweeten all hot drinks, yoghurts, smoothies, salad dressings, etc.

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