Honeys of Spain and Portugal (eBook)

eBook

156 pages

The most comprehensive guide to discovering and enjoying the rich variety of honeys from Spain and Portugal. Its author, Antonio Gómez Pajuelo, a renowned expert in the beekeeping sector and a specialist in the sensory analysis of honey, proposes a clear and simple learning framework. This framework, combined with highly descriptive language, allows the reader to apply tasting techniques, learning to appreciate the color (white, amber, dark amber, etc.), the aromas (fruity, camphoraceous, malty, woody, etc.), the taste (sweet honeys, those with acidic or bitter notes, etc.), and even the tactile sensations of the honeys. However, since a good tasting requires prior knowledge of the product being tasted, the book dedicates several chapters to understanding the origin of honey, its composition, and the natural changes it undergoes during extraction, storage, and packaging. The text is accompanied by 26 fact sheets on the most common monofloral honeys, with a brief botanical description of each species to help us understand its origin. However, the section dedicated to its color, aroma, and mouthfeel characteristics is of particular importance. The descriptions are so rich and detailed that you can almost smell the aroma and taste the warmth and burst of sensations that honey always evokes.