Marmeleiro Blossom Honey - 60lbs.

60 LBS. - 5 Gallons     Main Floral Source: Marmeleiro-do-Mato (Croton sonderianus)   Color: Straw-like, yellow gold  Aroma: Floral, slightly fruity  Taste: Citrus fruity, tangerine jam, waxy  Primary Taste: Sweet  Texture: Velvety, thick consistency  Finish: Medium finish with a waxy undercurrent  Harvest season: Beginning/middle of rain season January, February Marmeleiro is one of the most common honey in northeast Brazil. We like eating it on Oatmeal, Croissants, and Toasts. We also really enjoy Marmeleiro with Grapefruits or Watermelons. For cheese, we recommend Ricotta and Cottage. It also pairs nicely with Brie. The Region Our Marmeleiro Honey comes from interior northeastern Brazil, a region mainly covered by the Caatinga, which is an ecoregion characterized by desert vegetation. It covers 10% of brazil’s surface, an area 20% bigger than Texas. The Caatinga is a very dry place in Brazil, with frequent droughts that can last up to 7 months. There are only two