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Articles about beekeeping, honey properties and life in the Baix Empordà written by the Mas Entreserra team.

April 28, 2025

Strawberry Tree Honey: Complete Guide (Properties, Bitter Taste, Uses and Science)

Discover the origin of its bitter taste (homogentisic acid), recent scientific studies, differences with chestnut honey, food pairings and how to spot genuine quality.

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April 28, 2025

Why Arbutus Honey is Bitter: Homogentisic Acid Explained

Find out why arbutus honey tastes bitter: homogentisic acid, arbutin, tannins and T2R receptors explained. The science behind the most singular flavour in Mediterranean honey, step by step.

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