In a country renowned for its natural riches, Madagascar, niaouli honey occupies a special place among the country’s treasures. This precious substance is considered by the local population for its medicinal virtues recognized for generations. At the moment, the harvest of this honey is in full swing on the east coast of the island, where the niaouli tree grows in abundance. Through this report, we invite you to discover a honey farm located on the outskirts of the capital, which has just received a ton and a half of this precious nectar harvested in Manakara, a region renowned for the quality of its niaouli honey.
On February 7, in this honey house, employees are busy potting the niaouli honey harvested at the beginning of February in Manakara. Before reaching this stage, the honey goes through several stages of meticulous processing. First, it is decanted and dehumidified to remove impurities and control humidity levels, to avoid unwanted fermentation. Then, the honey is cold brewed in a room specially dedicated to this step. This stirring breaks the crystallization of the honey and makes it smoother, while preserving the natural enzymes which contain the beneficial properties of honey.
These beneficial properties are well known to the inhabitants of Madagascar, who resort to traditional medicine. Niaouli is a plant whose flowers are pollinated by bees, who thus collect the nectar containing active ingredients with antiseptic and decongestant properties. This niaouli honey is therefore often used by the population to treat respiratory infections, such as flu and colds.
Honey, a natural and unprocessed product, is considered one of the last foods directly usable by man. In Madagascar, the country is full of around twenty different honeys, some of which are extremely rare. Among them, niaouli honey occupies a special place because of its recognized therapeutic properties.
In addition to its medicinal virtues, Madagascar niaouli honey is also appreciated for its unique taste and deliciously creamy texture. This is why many honey lovers turn to this authentic product, coming from a region where nature reigns supreme and where honey harvesting is an ancestral tradition.
The honey farm that we talked about in this report is part of a commitment to the social and environmental development of Madagascar. By choosing “committed” honey, consumers contribute to supporting local initiatives and preserving the island’s natural treasures.
Madagascar niaouli honey is therefore much more than a simple natural product. It embodies a tradition, a cultural richness and a valuable resource for the local population. So, why not let yourself be tempted by this unique taste experience and contribute, in your own way, to preserving the treasures of Malagasy nature?