TOGO | To1, Shea Tree (Vitelaria) | To2, Nere (Parkia) | To3, Black plum (Vitex doniana) | To4, Multifloral Honey | To5, Highland Honey | To6, Savanna Honey |
To2, Pure Nere Honey
The honey
Location: Kara region in Togo, Guérin-Kouka
Date of extraction app. 15. March 2025. Nectar sources: Parkia biglobosa pure honey Colour: Cadmium orange Opacity: 2/5 Viscosity: 4/5 A liquid, light honey with app. 15% water. The honey has a sour taste and smell a bit like tobacco. Traditional uses of honey in Togo: Used in the relief of colds, coughs and fewer in combination with other medications. Greatly improves vision. The beekeeping
Company: Agro-Beekeeping Research Station and Production "SAARP"
Beekeeper: Kodjo Logou Agossou, agricutural ingenier. Hive types used in Togo: 1) Common: Kenyan. 2) Rare: Similar to Dadant and Langstroth wooden hives 3) SAAR-P specific: Langstroth (Wood and concrete) |