Honeys

marruca

€1.95
Description

The marruca honey originates from the flower of the plant of the same name and is distinguished by a not too pronounced sweetness, making it unique and surprising.
On the nose, it recalls leather, caramel, aromatic mountain hay, and licorice; on the palate, it blends notes of toffee with warm hints reminiscent of coffee grounds and the smell of a freshly used moka, with an aromatic profile that vaguely recalls the milky notes of coriander.

The result is a bold honey, perfect for those seeking warm and persistent nuances.

Color
Liquid
Crystallized
Pairings and uses

Marruca honey is suitable for sweet or savory recipes with coffee and dark chocolate.
It can be used raw on chickpea or cannellini bean creams and in the dough of tagliatelle with chestnut or spelt flour.
In pastry, it sweetens cocoa and coffee-based preparations and is perfect for candying orange or lemon peels. It enhances sautés and oil-free cooking of onions and leeks.

Origin

Altitude distribution: 0-600 m.
Flowering period: from July to August.

Plant variety

Marruca is a broadleaf plant belonging to the Rhamnaceae family. Slow-growing and thorny, it is a spontaneous species typical of dry climates, finding its natural habitat in the Pontic-Mediterranean area.
In Italy, it is widespread everywhere but is more easily found in Maremma and the warmer areas of the Karst. It is a summer-flowering plant, characterized by small yellow flowers grouped in hermaphroditic umbels.
Its fruits are edible and reminiscent of the taste of dried apple; once toasted and ground, they can be used as a coffee substitute.

Accompanying pollens

Brassicaceae, sulla, bramble, Alexandrian clover, ailanthus.

These are the possible nectars (belonging to other botanical species) present in the honey in a reduced percentage.

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