Mailemu Miel de Quillay
Creamed honey from the blossom of quillay (Quillaja saponaria) in central Chile by Mailemu, from 300 g to a 5.6 kg pail.
The Chilean brand Mailemu makes Miel de Quillay from the nectar of quillay flowers, Quillaja saponaria. The tree is endemic to central Chile and belongs to the country's sclerophyll forest of tough evergreen leaves. Indigenous peoples have long honoured quillay. The producer calls this honey amber in colour, with a soft, floral taste, and notes on its site that the shade may vary with the harvest season. The honey has been whipped until creamy, and the strip on this jar is red. Sizes are 300 g, 500 g, 550 g, 1 kg and a 5.6 kg pail.
Why this matters to you: if this year's jar looks darker or lighter than the last one, that is the seasonal variation the producer itself warns about.
Facts
| Botanical origin | Quillay (Quillaja saponaria) |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Chile, sclerophyll forest |
| Colour | Amber, varies by season |
| Taste | Soft, floral |
How it connects to Honey & beekeeping
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the colour of quillay honey vary?
Mailemu notes that the shade can change with the harvest season.
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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.