Mimiel Miel Melipona
Honey of the stingless bee Melipona beecheii from Yucatán by the Mexican brand Mimiel, from 24 ml to 1 litre.
Miel Melipona from Mimiel is the honey of the stingless bee Melipona beecheii, native to the Yucatán Peninsula. In Maya it is called Xunan kab, "lady bee", and the Maya have kept it for centuries in hollow logs known as jobones. Mimiel is a family company from Mérida with more than 30 years in honey. It says a melipona colony yields about one litre of honey a year, against dozens of litres from a common hive, so a one-litre bottle is roughly a year's harvest from one colony. The honey is runnier than ordinary honey, slightly tart, and hardly crystallises, which the producer asks buyers not to take as a defect. Sizes are a 24 ml dropper, 125 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre.
Why this matters to you: the thin texture and tartness are normal for melipona honey, so do not mistake them for a spoiled product.
Facts
| Botanical origin | Honey of the stingless bee Melipona beecheii (Xunan kab) |
|---|---|
| Region | Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico |
| Taste | Slightly tart, thinner texture |
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Frequently asked questions
Why is melipona honey so runny?
Mimiel says it is more liquid than ordinary honey and hardly crystallises, and that this is not a defect.
How much honey does one melipona colony give?
About one litre a year, according to Mimiel.
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.