Curiosities

How to collect honey from the hive

30 de April de 2021

Honey is collected through a very complex and elaborate artisan process. Therefore, this must be carried out by beekeepers who have a certain experience and knowledge. Next, we show you what the honey harvesting process consists of, a fundamental part of the honey production. Methods for collecting honey There are two different methods that can be used to collect honey from the hive: the honeycomb and the extracted honey. Below we show you what each of them consists of. Honeycomb

Honey as a substitute for sugar

26 de April de 2021

There are many options to sweeten an infusion or a dessert, and we will surely wonder which is the healthiest, or the least harmful to health. Among them we can find honey. Honey is, in fact, another form of sugar. Although it has the same basic composition as other types of sugar, it is considered a better alternative due to its nutritional value and health benefits. It is true that honey in its natural state has beneficial properties due in

How to preserve honey correctly

26 de March de 2021

Honey is a staple in many kitchens and is a useful sweetener for both food and drink. The good news about honey is that it is a very durable food and is very easy to store. Even if it starts to crystallize, there is a very easy way for it to liquefy again. Honey is a food with a multitude of different properties that you can keep for years without spoiling. There are many tips that you can put into

Honey in cosmetics

16 de February de 2021

Most of us know honey as a food first and foremost, but the cosmetic and personal care industry is beginning to take advantage of this ingredient for its unique health and nutritional benefits. Most of us probably use cosmetic products that contain honey and we don’t even know it. Honey is currently being used in a wide range of non-food products, although its role in sweetening foods and beverages remains its most popular market. More and more people are looking

Honey as an antioxidant

20 de January de 2021

Honey has a series of components with antioxidant properties: phenolic compounds, flavonoids, vitamin C, etc., which are provided by plants whose nectar and pollen have been harvested by bees. Different honeys will have different antioxidant capacity. Since ancient times, honey has been used as a medicine. The Chinese, Egyptians, Romans and Greeks used it in combination with other types of herbs to heal wounds and intestinal diseases. The use of honey in medicine has continued to the present day, being

Benefits of honey in the winter

24 de December de 2020

Honey, the food that has remained practically unchanged throughout history. A product that sweetens milk, yogurt or a dessert, but it also sweetens the body. It is one of the healthiest foods we can eat during winter. And it is that in addition to being able to be used for many recipes, it is a rich source of nutrients that provides us with many health benefits. Temperature rises and falls are constant, even in the middle of winter. The bodies

How much honey daily is recommended to take?

23 de November de 2020

Honey is one of the purest and most natural foods with the greatest amount of benefits on our health, but its consumption should be moderate. We tell you what exactly is the daily amount of honey that is recommended to take. In 2014 the WHO published several recommendations which highlighted the importance of reducing the amount of sugar eaten per day. Consuming too much sugar can cause serious health problems. Among these health problems are chronic diseases, especially of cardiovascular

The sweetness of equality

17 de November de 2020

INITIATIVE Due to the evolution in gender equality. Cadena Cope Salamanca with the collaboration of Paula Romero have wanted to pay homage to women, seeking the sweetness of equality. The reason is found in the great trajectory they have had since times when women in Spain could not vote until today. Working together now for a future full of sweetness.( The sweetness of equality)In the present in Spanish business fabric stands out for a correct equity. Valuing people for their

Honey beneficial for the fight against cancer

17 de November de 2020

Honey beneficial for the fight against cancer. The 4th of February is World Cancer Day, since the year 2000 this date was established. Since then, we try to raise awareness about society to advance in the prevention and control of this disease.It should decrease the consumption of snuff and alcohol, tackle obesity and overweight, but at the same time also end unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyle. On the other hand, other risk factors must be avoided.If we adopt healthy habits

May 12 European Day of the SME

17 de November de 2020

On May 12, the European Day of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is celebrated. A small recognition to those small and medium companies that with a lot of sacrifice have managed to become the engine of the economy. May 12 European Day of the SME.In Spain, 3,182,321 businesses are in this category, according to the report “Portrait of the SME” of the Ministry of Industry. In 2016, 99.9% of the total number of companies in our country.The SME contributes fiscally,