Russian Olive Raw Honey

Warm, malty and lightly spiced. Bees make this honey from the small, fragrant flowers of the Russian olive tree, known locally as sinjid, which grows in the valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan. It's golden-brown, with a warm, malty taste and a hint of herbs and spice.

• Where it's from: Valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan
• Harvest season: May to June
• Sizes: 200g, 500g and 1kg
• Packed in: 200g in a glass jar; 500g and 1kg in plastic jars
• Keeps: 8 to 12 months once opened, with the lid on, in a cool, dry place

Better value: the 1kg jar works out 12% cheaper per kg than the 200g jar.

How to enjoy it

Stir it into tea or kahwa, drizzle it over paratha, toast or porridge, or use it in marinades and baking, where its malty taste really shows.

Good to know

What does it taste like?
Warmer and maltier than most honeys, with a gentle spicy finish. It sits between light Robinia and rich Sidr.

Why has my honey turned thick or grainy?
That's crystallisation, a natural sign of raw honey. Stand the closed jar in warm water for a few minutes and it will turn runny again. Please don't microwave it.

Can I give it to my baby?
No. Honey of any kind shouldn't be given to babies under 12 months old.

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