Curiosities

Honey for hair: properties and benefits

9 de September de 2021

Did you know that honey can be a great ally for our hair? The truth is that the uses and benefits of this delicious food go far beyond its use in the kitchen. Without a doubt, honey is a product that has numerous beneficial properties, which contribute to the care of our body, both internally and externally. Here we show you what are the benefits of honey for hair Attention! Properties of honey There are multiple beneficial properties of honey

The importance of bees on the planet

25 de August de 2021

Bees have been with us for a long time, but in recent years due to the advance of industrialization or the use of pesticides and their various variants, bees are more in danger than ever. These are much more than a small insect, they have a fundamental function in the ecosystems of the planet; it’s all about pollination. They are in charge of pollinating vegetables in plots close to their hives, so that later other pollinators, such as birds, bats

Honey: myths and truths you should know

19 de August de 2021

Honey is that delicious natural sweetener made by bees. The truth is that it is a food that, due to its numerous nutritional properties, has been used since ancient times. Its elaboration is carried out only by honey bees or apis; as well as by the bees that lack stinger or the meliponinas. These are the only species that produce enough of this nectar to be fruitful harvesting. The truth is that there are many myths and truths around this

All about the different types of hives.

12 de August de 2021

Do you know the different types of existing hives? Do you know which are the most used? Next we will enter you into the curious world of bees, where you can learn a little more about their habitat. What are hives? The place where bees live is called a hive. It is a construction made by man, in order to house a swarm of bees inside. In this way, a hive is an artificial home, which can be made of

The benefits of honey on the face

3 de August de 2021

Beyond its culinary use, honey has multiple beneficial properties that make it a very useful ingredient for taking care of the skin, and especially the skin of the face. Thus, we can see the use of honey as a base ingredient in many cosmetic products, such as creams, gels or shampoos. This is thanks to its enormous versatility, which makes it easy to incorporate this ingredient into any beauty routine. Why use honey on your face Without a doubt, apart

Differences between hive and honeycomb

21 de July de 2021

Honey is a delicious delicacy made by the bees in their hive. But do you know the difference between a hive and a honeycomb? Do you know why honeycombs are hexagonal? Many times there is confusion between both concepts, so in this post we will show you the difference between them; as well as some curiosities about the habitat of bees that may catch your attention. What is a hive? The first thing we must be clear about is the

Differences between light and dark honey

6 de July de 2021

Today we can find in the market an infinity of different varieties of honey with very varied characteristics and properties. Thus, we can find honeys with aromas, ranging from subtle to intense sweet or fruity aromas; flavors ranging from mild to bitter; and colors that can change from clear and almost transparent honey to very dark tones, as is the case with honeydew. Next, we show you the difference between light and dark honeys, so that you can choose the

Why does honey crystallize?

29 de June de 2021

Today we can find on the market a wide variety of honeys with different colors, aromas and properties. In this way, we can also find cases in which the honey is not liquid, but is crystallized. Do you know why honey crystallizes? Next, we show you why this process is carried out, as well as its phases or different factors that influence it. What is crystallized honey? On numerous occasions we have been able to see a jar of honey

Different uses of honey

24 de May de 2021

Honey has been used since ancient times, to treat all kinds of conditions in the body. In fact, thanks to the existing medical evidence on its properties, this natural ingredient is one of the few natural remedies accepted by the medical community. Here we show you what are the most common uses of honey. Honey as a skin healer One of the most common uses of honey refers to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which make it a great healing

The moisture of honey

5 de May de 2021

The humidity level when bees collect nectar from flowers is around 80%. Throughout the process of collecting the nectar and making the honey, this percentage is reduced to below 20%. Next, we show you everything you need to know about the humidity of honey, and how to identify it. Moisture in the honey-making process The honey-making process begins when the bees fly around a kilometer around the hive to obtain the precious nectar from the flowers. In fact, in cases