Forest honey, Digya Forest Honey, is a natural, raw, mineral-rich sweetener collected from forested areas or honeydew, offering multiple health benefits including antioxidants, antibacterial properties, digestive support, and energy enhancement.
Product Overview
Forest honey is typically harvested from wild bee hives in dense forests or from honeydew secreted by aphids feeding on tree sap
Digya Forest Honey in the 800g size likely falls under this category and is raw, unprocessed, and retains live enzymes, vitamins, and minerals, providing the purest essence of forest nutrients
Its color ranges from dark amber to brown, with a robust earthy taste and sometimes salty undertones, depending on the forest flora
Health Benefits
Forest honey is considered nutritionally superior to regular floral honey due to its diverse phytonutrients, antioxidants, and enzymes. Key benefits include
Antioxidant effects: Fights free radicals, boosts immunity, and supports overall well-being.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties: Helps heal wounds, treat minor burns, and soothes infections.
Digestive support: Contains prebiotics and enzymes that aid digestion and nutrient absorption.
Respiratory and cough relief: Can act as a natural expectorant and respiratory soother.
Energy boost: Provides natural, sustained energy; beneficial for athletes.
Skin and beauty benefits: Moisturizes and promotes radiant skin.
Additionally, forest honey is often used as a sugar substitute in cooking and baking, drizzled over pancakes, or stirred into teas and beverages
Types and Composition
Forest honey varies based on the trees and plants in the forest, leading to diverse flavors and aromas. Common types include acacia, pine, eucalyptus, and wildflower honey, each offering unique taste and health benefits
Compared to flower honey, it contains higher mineral levels such as magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc, and polyphenols
Usage Tips
Consume directly by spoon or mix into beverages.
Use in baking or as a natural sweetener for sauces, salad dressings, and desserts.
Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve its raw qualities. Temperature between 22 degree celcius and 38 degree celcius. Don’t store it in the fridge
Ingredient : Natural Honey
Caution: not suitable for children under 12 months
Forest honey like Digya’s is a sustainable choice, often harvested ethically to protect forests, support local beekeepers, and reduce deforestation
Produce in Ghana by Bees for development ghana, behind Kwahu Afram plains north district assembly, donkorkrom eastern region ghana