Melipona honey comes from Melipona bees, also known as stingless bees, that live in Mexico’s Yucatan region. The production of this honey is known as meliponicultura and it’s been around for over 3,000 years.
Melipona honey was famously used by the Mayans to heal eyes, ears, digestive and respiratory system, as well as postpartum problems. These unique bees absorb more nutrients from plants than any other type of bee, so their honey contains more fructose and glucose, becoming a superfood with many health benefits.
Melipona honey is watery and doesn’t crystallize as much as regular honey. It’s used as a medication more often than for sweetening foods and drinks, thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
The rest of the world recently discovered Melipona honey and wellness-obsessed individuals around the world are doing everything they hand to get a jar of this liquid miracle. The only problem is there’s not nearly enough of it for everyone who wants it.
