Buckwheat honey
Buckwheat honey, like any other, is produced by bees from the pollen they collect. Unlike other types of honey, buckwheat honey has a very dark color and a stronger aroma. This dark color means it contains more minerals and antioxidants than other types of honey. This honey is medicinal—it suppresses coughs much better than any medicinal syrup.
Buckwheat produces pink flowers, which attract bees. Buckwheat seeds are often used to make flour, like other grains. Buckwheat honey is produced in northern Russia, the United States, and Canada.
Buckwheat honey is sometimes called black, due to its dark color. In fact, it's not black, but rather a dark amber or copper color.
Buckwheat honey tastes more like molasses. It's very rich and not sweet, but rather slightly bitter.
In 2007, a study conducted in the United States on buckwheat honey found that it was more effective in treating coughs in children than cough syrups. Children given this honey before bed slept better and coughed less, which was not observed with cough syrups. Buckwheat honey's medicinal properties are attributed to its high concentration of beneficial substances.
Many people buy buckwheat honey not for indulgence, but for medicinal purposes. Honey sold in large stores is often pasteurized, which heats the product and causes it to lose some of its beneficial properties. Therefore, it's best to buy it fresh at a beekeeper's market. When choosing honey, look for one that's almost opaque and very dark in color. If you're sold buckwheat honey but it's light in color, it's simply a honey blend of various plant species, which offers far fewer benefits than expected.
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