What is the difference between jujube honey and locust honey? 7 points to help you figure it out

Nectar is a sweet-tasting liquid secreted by the nectar glands of plants. It is usually collected by bees and made into honey. However, there are so many types of nectar that many people cannot tell them apart. Today we will talk about the difference between jujube honey and locust honey, remember these 7 points and you will definitely be able to figure it out!

I. Introduction to jujube honey and locust honey

1. Jujube honey: Jujube honey is a relatively major honey product in China, and it is also one of the honey types favored by consumer groups. Jujube honey has a rich jujube flower fragrance and is relatively favored by women, and jujube honey generally does not crystallize easily.

2. Locust honey: Locust honey is produced in most areas of Shaanxi, north of the Yangtze River in China. It is a relatively famous spring honey variety, with a faint locust fragrance on the palate. Locust honey is a premium honey product in China, and it is also a nectar that is exported in large quantities and high in price.

II. The differences between jujube honey and locust honey

1. Differences in appearance and color between jujube honey and locust honey:

Depending on the variety, jujube honey syrup is transparent or slightly cloudy, the syrup texture is viscous and glossy, and the color is amber or dark; locust honey syrup is water-white and translucent or white with a yellow tint, with moderate thickness, and generally pure locust honey has a relatively light color.

2. Differences in smell between jujube honey and locust honey:

Locust honey usually has the light fragrance of locust flowers and is relatively mild. It is the highest export-grade honey in China, and is deeply liked by the people of Japan and South Korea who prefer mild tastes; jujube honey tastes sweet and cloying, with sweetness much higher than locust honey, and its smell has a special rich jujube flower fragrance. When first eating jujube honey, there may be a slight stinging sensation in the throat. In addition, the aftertaste of jujube honey is also very strong.

3. Differences in crystallization between jujube honey and locust honey:

Both are honeys that do not crystallize easily, but jujube honey will slowly crystallize under long-term low-temperature conditions.

4. Differences in nutritional components between jujube honey and locust honey:

As types of honey, both jujube honey and locust honey are rich in fructose and glucose, etc., but the fructose content in jujube honey is higher than that in locust honey.

5. Differences in effects and functions between jujube honey and locust honey:

Jujube honey has effects such as nourishing the blood and calming the mind, protecting the spleen and nourishing the stomach, detoxifying and moistening the lungs, and tonifying the middle and replenishing qi; locust honey has effects such as removing dampness and promoting urination, stopping bleeding and cooling the blood, dilating blood vessels, improving blood circulation, and lowering blood pressure and blood lipids.

6. Differences in “nature” between jujube honey and locust honey:

Locust honey is a cooling honey, while jujube honey is a warming honey.

7. Differences between jujube honey and locust honey in suitable groups for consumption:

Jujube honey is for women, children, the elderly, and people with weaker constitutions (patients), but people who are prone to internal heat and those who already have internal heat should not consume jujube honey, otherwise it may easily cause constipation and worsen the internal heat condition; locust honey is a cooling food, so it is more suitable for people with constipation, slightly high blood pressure, and bronchial asthma. Generally, people with diabetes and those with spleen and stomach deficiency should consume it cautiously. In addition, locust honey is best consumed one to two hours before a meal.

III. The prices of jujube honey and locust honey

1. Price of jujube honey: Ordinary jujube honey is priced at 30-60 yuan/jin, and high-quality jujube honey is priced at more than 80 yuan/jin;

2. Price of locust honey: Ordinary locust honey is priced at 40-60 yuan/jin, and pure locust honey is priced at more than 100 yuan/jin.

The above prices can only serve as a reference. Actual prices will fluctuate due to changes in output, quality, market conditions, and other circumstances, so when purchasing, the actual price should prevail. In addition, everyone should be reminded that the prices of jujube honey and locust honey are higher than ordinary honey, so it is best not to buy them if you encounter particularly cheap ones on the market, to prevent buying fake locust honey and jujube honey.

The above is what the Tuliu.com editor has compiled for you about the differences between jujube honey and locust honey. I wonder whether you have figured out their differences through these 7 points!