Nouvelle-Aquitaine Alder Buckthorn Honey

Our Nouvelle-Aquitaine Alder Buckthorn Honey is a remarkable French honey harvested from the buckthorn shrubs found across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Featuring a smooth liquid texture and a warm amber-brown hue, it captivates with subtle caramelized, fruity aromas and hints reminiscent of ripe banana and dried fruits.

🏆 Award-Winning Quality:
Our Alder Buckthorn Honey received a Gold Medal at the French General Agricultural Competition (Concours Général Agricole) in 2023, acknowledging its taste excellence and rewarding the dedicated craftsmanship of our Cooperative beekeepers.

🌿 Did you know?
Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus) thrives in the temperate climate and wooded areas of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, notably in the Landes forest. Because its bloom is sporadic between April and July, harvesting this rare nectar requires beekeepers to meticulously move hives to follow peak blossoms, making every harvest precious and highly sought-after.

With its smooth, liquid texture, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Alder Buckthorn Honey is wonderful simply enjoyed by the spoonful or used to elevate gourmet desserts. Its delicate caramelized notes bring a delicious touch to pavlovas, apple tarts, or fruit tiramisus.

Like all our honeys, it has been harvested with care by our Cooperative’s beekeepers and underwent strict production and packaging processes, with certified 100% hive-to-jar traceability. Nouvelle-Aquitaine Alder Buckthorn Honey is certified Agri-Éthique French Fair Trade, allowing you to enjoy all the benefits of honey while supporting producers and the French beekeeping sector.

Spoon up!

Flambéed banana pavlova with Alder Buckthorn honey