De Traay Heidehoning
Jelly-textured Spanish heather honey in a 350 g jar.
De Traay Heidehoning is a heather honey from the conventional (non-organic) range of the Dutch apiary Imkerij de Traay. Its origin is 100% Spain, where bees collect nectar on purple heather fields.
The page mentions a beekeeping family in Asturias, northern Spain, who have kept bees for generations among green mountains and rugged coasts. The honey has a jelly-like texture and a full, aromatic taste; the producer calls heather the queen among honey varieties. It is sold in a 350 g jar. De Traay suggests it with a cheese board, stirred through yoghurt or for baking Dutch ontbijtkoek.
Why this matters to you: its jelly texture and aromatic taste make it a distinct partner for cheese rather than just a sweetener.
Facts
| Botanical origin | Heather |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Asturias, northern Spain |
| Taste | Full, aromatic |
How it connects to Honey & beekeeping
De Traay Heidehoning → similar → Heather honey → kind of → Blossom and honeydew honey → kind of → 🍯 Honey
Links
- Part of
- De Traay, De Traay Gangbare honing
- Similar and different
- Heather honey
Frequently asked questions
Why does De Traay Heidehoning have a jelly-like texture?
The producer describes heather honey as jelly-like; this texture is typical of the variety.
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ℹ️ Honey is mostly sugars: about 82 g per 100 g. Do not give honey to babies under 1 year old because of the risk of infant botulism.