Serramel Mel de Queiró e Castanheiro
Dark heather and chestnut honey from the mountains of central and northern Portugal, in 300 g, 500 g and 1100 g jars.
Serramel Mel de Queiró e Castanheiro combines heather and chestnut honey that Serramel produces and selects in the mountains of central and northern Portugal. Queiró is the local name for the heather Erica umbellata; in ranges such as Serra da Malcata it grows alongside torga heather, chestnut trees and rosmaninho.
The producer calls it a dark honey with a distinctive heather taste softened by chestnut. Its aroma is very intense and lasting, with salty and bitter notes, and Serramel suggests it for people who prefer less sweet foods. Jars: 300, 500, 1100 g.
Why this matters to you: if pure heather honey feels too sharp, the chestnut here rounds off its edge.
Facts
| Botanical origin | Queiró heather (Erica umbellata) and chestnut |
|---|---|
| Region | Mountains of central and northern Portugal |
| Colour | Dark |
| Taste | Heather-like, salty and bitter notes |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Queiró e Castanheiro taste like?
The producer describes a heather taste softened by chestnut, an intense lasting aroma and salty, bitter notes.
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Serramel Mel de Flores de Laranjeira · Serramel Mel de Eucalipto da Beira Litoral · Serramel Mel de Carvalho da Serra da Malcata · Serramel Mel de Queiró e Rosmaninho · Serramel Mel de Rosmaninho · Serramel Mel de Urzes Serras de Portugal
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.