Mieli Thun Bosco
Broadleaf forest honeydew from Mieli Thun with vin santo and fig aromas, in 28–400 g jars.
Mieli Thun Bosco is a forest honeydew that the producer obtains from broadleaf trees, namely oaks, black locust, beech, tree of heaven, poplars and willows, as well as bramble, nettle and clover. The sugary secretions are left by sap-feeding insects such as Metcalfa pruinosa, aphids and psyllids. The producer states a mineral-salt content of up to 1.5 %, mostly potassium; it is gathered at 300–600 m from June to August. It crystallises slowly. The nose recalls vin santo, apricot compote, ripe fig, black spices and liquorice; the palate shows carob, rhubarb, green-tomato jam and cooked cane sugar. Jars: 28 g, 250 g and 400 g.
Why this matters to you: unlike the mountain fir honeydew, this one comes from lowland broadleaf woods and tastes closer to dried fruit and spice.
Facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Botanical origin | Broadleaf honeydew (oak, beech, poplar, willow) |
| Taste | Carob, rhubarb, cooked cane sugar |
| Season | June–August |
How it connects to Honey & beekeeping
Mieli Thun Bosco → 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
Which trees does Mieli Thun Bosco come from?
The producer names oaks, black locust, beech, tree of heaven, poplars and willows, plus bramble, nettle and clover.
Similar
Mieli Thun Abete · 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.