What's the difference between Italian honey and China honey?

Italian honey and China honey are different in characteristics, production sources and functions. The specific differences are as follows.

First of all, the production sources of the two are different.

1, China honey is honey produced by bees in China, also called Baihua honey. Therefore, its production source is Chinese bee. Chinese bee, also known as native bee, is a native bee species in China. Italian bees are easy to raise, reproduce quickly and have high yield. They also produce propolis, pollen and royal jelly.

2. Italian honey is honey produced by Italian bees. Italian bees are gentle. As long as you have more contact with them and don't run around, they generally don't sting. Italian bees were introduced from Japan. It also has the characteristics of laying more eggs, strong collection ability and strong ability to secrete royal jelly, and each box of bees has a queen bee.

Second, they have different characteristics.

1, Italian honey is a viscous syrupy liquid, almost colorless or yellowish to brownish yellow. When it is fresh, it is translucent. When it is left for a long time, some glucose crystals will precipitate and become opaque. The smell is fragrant and special, and it tastes sweet. Bee beeswax is a dark brown lump with a fragrance similar to honey. When it is cold, it is brittle, the section is not smooth, and it is amorphous and granular. Rubbing by hand will soften and be plastic. Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents.

2. China honey is honey brewed by local bees from wild mountain nectar in alpine forests. Honey is dark in color, unique in taste, fragrant and sweet, and contains many trace elements that can be directly absorbed by the human body. Because of its long brewing cycle and scarce honey source, it is known as the "treasure in honey". Its honey has golden color, unique taste, purity and no impurities, and is rich in organic acids, protein, vitamins, enzymes and bioactive substances.

Third, their roles are different.

1, Italian honey has high economic value. Italian bee has strong ability to produce honey and royal jelly, which is an ideal variety for producing honey, nectar and pollen, and can also be used for propolis production. Because of this, the breeding range of Italian bees has long gone far beyond the place of origin and has become a popular worldwide species.

2, China honey is suitable for skin care and beauty. Applying fresh honey to the skin can moisturize and nourish the skin, making it delicate and smooth. Moreover, eating honey can promote digestion. Studies have proved that honey can regulate gastrointestinal function and make gastric acid secretion normal. Honey also has the function of moistening lung and relieving cough. It can moisten the lungs and has a certain cough relieving effect, and is often used as an adjuvant treatment for tuberculosis and tracheitis.

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