Antonio’s Certified Organic Raw Chestnut Honey – 1kg

A rich, dark honey with a unique, malty depth, Antonio’s Certified Organic Raw Chestnut Honey is harvested from the mountains around Burgos in northern-central Spain. Sourced from the sap and blossoms of sweet chestnut trees, this honey offers a complex, nutty flavour profile with subtle caramel and maple syrup notes, complemented by a touch of bitterness. Its deep, earthy tones make it a favourite among honey connoisseurs seeking an authentic, raw experience.

Product Highlights:

• Certified Organic and Raw – Harvested by Antonio Simone, a 4th generation beekeeper who follows traditional, natural methods.
• Rich and Robust Flavour – A unique, malty sweetness with nutty undertones and a hint of bitterness.
• Distinct Colour – Mid to dark brown with a slight red hue, becoming a pale caramel shade when crystallised.
• High in Fructose – A natural energy booster, ideal for relieving fatigue.
• Sourced from Northern Spain – From sweet chestnut trees in the remote mountains of Burgos.

Flavour

Antonio’s Raw Chestnut Honey offers a rich, malty flavour that honey enthusiasts adore. This variety has layers of caramel sweetness, balanced by a subtle bitterness, with a nutty essence that hints at chestnuts and a rich profile similar to maple syrup. Chestnut honey is known for its variability in taste, changing slightly with each harvest depending on the region and season. This makes every batch a unique experience, perfect for those who appreciate the depth and complexity of a truly raw honey.

Colour

This honey has a deep, dark brown colour with warm, reddish undertones that catch the light beautifully. Over time, as it naturally crystallises, it may transform to a softer caramel colour, showcasing the honey’s authenticity and raw nature.

Where Does It Come From?

Antonio’s chestnut honey is collected from sweet chestnut trees in the mountainous regions around Burgos in northern-central Spain. The sweet chestnut tree, also known as Castano in Spanish, is a large, deciduous tree that produces edible nuts and fragrant blossoms, providing bees with an abundant source of nectar and sap. This wild, remote environment supports a rich biodiversity, contributing to the pure, unaltered character of Antonio’s honey.

More About Antonio and His Beekeeping Heritage

Antonio Simone is a fourth-generation beekeeper with a deep-rooted respect for tradition and nature. His bees are primarily based in the pristine mountains north of Madrid, where he practises sustainable beekeeping methods. Antonio’s approach is simple: allow the bees to thrive in their natural habitat and harvest honey as purely and respectfully as possible, ensuring it remains raw, unpasteurised, and packed with natural goodness.

Common Uses

• Desserts: Drizzle over cakes, cookies, and ice creams for a unique depth of sweetness.
• Warm Beverages: Stir into tea or hot water for a soothing, flavourful drink.
• Salads and Meat Glazes: Adds a hint of sweetness and complexity to dressings and glazes.
• Cheese Pairing: Perfectly complements cheeses, enhancing the flavours of hard or soft varieties with its malty, nutty notes.

Storage

To preserve the natural potency and unique qualities of this honey, store it in a cool, dark place. Exposure to light and heat can degrade the beneficial enzymes that contribute to its antibacterial activity. Keeping it away from light and high temperatures will help maintain its rich flavour, texture, and active properties, ensuring it remains as nature intended.

How Raw Honey is Different from Processed Honey

Raw honey is minimally processed, meaning it’s packed with natural enzymes, pollen, and nutrients that are often lost during processing. Most supermarket honeys are processed to create a uniform appearance, often being drained of pollen, heated, and blended. Raw honey changes in flavour, colour, and texture depending on the season and the flowers that bees feed on, making each batch unique.

Crystallisation in Raw Honey

Raw honey tends to crystallise over time due to its natural glucose content. This is a natural process and does not affect the quality of the honey. For more information on why honey crystallises, visit our Runny Honey Guide or check Wikipedia’s phase transitions in honey.

About Us

Here at The Raw Honey Shop, we believe that honey should be RAW, unpasteurised, and 100% natural. Since 2008, we've been introducing our customers to a world of pure, all-natural, unpasteurised honey. Our catalogue includes over 30 different varieties of raw and organic honeys, each with its own unique story and flavour.

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Product photo is representative. The colour and texture of raw honey may vary depending on the season and level of crystallisation. Please check the product title and description for accurate contents.