Mieli Thun Castagno
Chestnut honey from Mieli Thun from wild mountain chestnuts: amber and bitterish, in 28–400 g jars.
Mieli Thun Castagno is chestnut honey from the blossom of wild mountain chestnut trees. The producer notes that although it is a floral honey, its composition resembles honeydew honeys and it is very rich in mineral salts. Its colour is a characteristic amber, sometimes deep and turning reddish. It crystallises slowly, especially when bramble nectar is present. The nose shows dried chamomile with animal, tannic and cinchona notes; the palate is bitterish and slightly astringent, with hints of wood, wet tobacco, carob and cocoa bean. Chestnut flowers in June and July at up to 1,200 m. Jars: 28 g, 250 g and 400 g.
Why this matters to you: the chestnut bitterness balances soft cheeses and ricotta, which is exactly the pairing the producer recommends.
Facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Botanical origin | Wild mountain chestnut |
| Colour | Amber, sometimes reddish |
| Taste | Bitterish, astringent; wood, tobacco, cocoa |
How it connects to Honey & beekeeping
Mieli Thun Castagno → similar → Chestnut honey → kind of → Blossom and honeydew honey → kind of → 🍯 Honey
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- Mieli Thun
- Similar and different
- Chestnut honey
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mieli Thun chestnut honey bitterish?
The producer describes a bitterish, slightly astringent taste with wood and tobacco nuances; in composition this floral honey is close to honeydew honeys.
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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.