Honey

Hello, lovers of nature and authentic flavors! Did you know that Quintana Roo harbors an ancestral treasure? We’re talking about the melipona bee, a native species that produces exquisite honey with unique properties, traditionally cultivated by Mayan communities. Join us to discover this sweet legacy!

The melipona, a stingless treasure:

Unlike European honeybees, the melipona lacks a stinger, which makes it easier to handle. It is smaller in size and its industriousness results in a less abundant but high-quality honey, prized since pre-Hispanic times for its medicinal and ritual uses.

The jobón, ancestral home:

The melipona is traditionally raised in “jobones“, hollow logs sealed at their ends with mud. This ancestral method, passed down from generation to generation, respects the natural cycle of the bee and produces honey with particular organoleptic characteristics, influenced by the native flowers of the region.

A sweet treat with history and benefits:

Melipona honey has a sweet flavor with floral and slightly acidic notes. It is attributed with antibacterial, healing, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its sustainable production contributes to the conservation of the Mayan jungle and the strengthening of local economies.

Supporting a living legacy:

By consuming traditionally cultivated melipona honey, we not only enjoy a unique and delicious product, but we also support the ancestral knowledge of the Mayan communities and the preservation of this valuable species. Look for local producers and let yourself be surprised by this sweet treasure of Quintana Roo!