Honey: Not Only Sweetness, But a Treasure of Health and Wellness
Apicoltura Laterza, with its tradition and dedication, is proud to present you the result of years of passionate work and love for bees and nature.
Did you know that honey is also subject to classification, because in relation to the type of flower from which the honey is sucked, the smell, taste, color and crystallization are different? With this article, we indicate the characteristics of the various types of honey.
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