Mieli Thun Abete
Fir honeydew honey from Mieli Thun with greenish glints, in 28, 250 and 400 g jars.
Mieli Thun Abete is a fir honey, and the producer classifies it as honeydew: it comes not from nectar but from sugary substances left on leaves and branches by sap-feeding insects. Its sources are silver fir and Norway spruce, mountain trees found at 400–2,200 m, and the season runs from June to September. It crystallises very slowly, and traces of green algae and microscopic fungi give it characteristic petrol-green glints. The nose offers fir resin, barley sugar and candied citrus peel, with rare smoky hints; the sweetness is medium, with clear malt notes. Packs: 28 g, 250 g and 400 g.
Why this matters to you: the producer pairs it with lardo, cured meats and butter on dark bread, so this is a honey for savoury plates.
Facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Botanical origin | Honeydew of silver fir and Norway spruce |
| Colour | Dark with petrol-green glints |
| Season | June–September |
How it connects to Honey & beekeeping
Mieli Thun Abete → similar → Honeydew honey → kind of → Blossom and honeydew honey → kind of → 🍯 Honey
Links
- Part of
- Mieli Thun
- Similar and different
- Honeydew honey
Frequently asked questions
Why does Mieli Thun Abete look greenish?
The producer explains that it contains traces of green algae and microscopic fungi from the source trees, which give petrol-green glints.
Similar
Mieli Thun Bosco · Mieli Thun Eucalipto · Mieli Thun Sulla · Mieli Thun Tarassaco · Mieli Thun Arancio · Mieli Thun Coriandolo
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.