Mekong Eco Tour – Ca Mau Eco Tour – HONEY IN U MINH FOREST

CA MAU PROVINCE –  HONEY IN U MINH FOREST

Talking about U Minh forest, the people will think about fresh-water fishes, cajuput trees and especially forest bee honey, the most valuable speciality of Ca Mau forest.  

It is rarely found in any other place such beautiful bee honey as in U Minh Ha cajuput forest with the bright golden color as the sunlight. Visiting Ca Mau, sip a little of bee honey to make your tongue sweeten, you will feel like drinking the essence of Southern Region.

Due to the variation of botanical origin honey differs in appearance, sensory perception and composition. The main nutritional and health relevant components are carbohydrates, mainly fructose and glucose but also about 25 different oligosaccharides. Although honey is a high carbohydrate food, its glycemic index varies within a wide range from 32 to 85, depending on the botanical source. It contains small amounts of proteins, enzymes, amino acids, minerals, trace elements, vitamins, aroma compounds and polyphenols. The review covers the composition, the nutritional contribution of its components, its physiological and nutritional effects. It shows that honey has a variety of positive nutritional and health effects, if consumed at higher doses of 50 to 80 g per intake.

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