Heather Honey

Mas Entreserra's Heather Honey is a raw, artisanal monofloral honey, harvested exclusively in the Gavarres, an emblematic mountain range in Baix Empordà, Catalonia, full of Mediterranean heather. As a family business with over 25 years of experience, we produce this honey using a cold extraction process, never heating it, to preserve its enzymes, vitamins, and natural properties. With the "Venda de Proximitat" label awarded by the Departament d'Agricultura, Ramaderia, Pesca i Alimentació of the Generalitat de Catalunya, we guarantee a local, sustainable, and top-quality product.

There are two main types of heather honey: from common heather (Erica spp.), generally sweeter and caramelized with salty and malty notes, and from ling heather (Calluna vulgaris), more bitter and intense with woody and tangy touches. Our honey from the Gavarres is mainly the sweet type from Erica, but in some seasons it can have a bitter touch due to climatic variations or mixtures. It is rich in polyphenols, thymol, and antioxidants, according to studies in "Antioxidants" (2020), which help combat oxidative stress. Its antibacterial properties, demonstrated in University of Cardiff research (2018), make it effective against bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus. Medicinal benefits: digestive to relieve gas and indigestion (PubMed 2022), respiratory for cough and bronchitis (Cochrane 2017), and anti-inflammatory for wounds and skin.

Flavor and Culinary Uses

The flavor is sweet with occasional bitter touch, caramelized and herbal notes. Color dark amber, intense aroma to earth and wood.

Culinary uses: Ideal for infusions against colds, pairs with cured cheeses, in sauces for roasted meats. Try it in vinaigrettes or desserts. Avoid heating above 40°C to maintain properties.

In summary, a superfood with proven medicinal effects, perfect for a healthy and sustainable life.