Real honey isn’t just a sweet treat – it’s a natural health bomb! But how do you tell real honey from sugar-laden fake stuff sold as honey? If you thought honey is just a golden liquid, get ready for a shock! Real honey crystallizes, and that’s totally normal. For example, forest honey crystallizes in just five days, while acacia honey can stay liquid for up to three years! Yes, you read that right – three years! That’s a sign the honey is natural and high-quality, not some cheap sugar scam.
In Karlovac County, at the Čubrić family farm, owner Brigita Čubrić revealed these secrets. Breathe in the hive’s aroma and feel all the bee goodness come to you, says Maja Čubrić. But where’s the catch? We found it by the Kupa river, at the legendary Kvaka restaurant, famous for its frog specialties. Yes, frogs! And while most people just take the frogs, the arugula is an interesting twist, admits chef Antonela Devčić.
Along with the frogs, a rose wine from the Šoštar winery paired perfectly, and dessert was a real treat – strudel topped with homemade acacia honey and blueberries. Renata Grubešić, the restaurant owner, says real honey gives the dessert its true sweetness, not sugar. Finally, we visited the Kablarovo Hill holiday home, celebrating its 100th anniversary, built by hand with local craftsmanship. All in all, a true honey adventure!
If you thought honey is just honey, think again! Next time you buy honey, remember real honey crystallizes, it’s natural, and comes from the heart of nature, not a sugar factory. Got your own trick to spot real honey? Drop a comment – maybe together we’ll uncover another sweet secret!
