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Discover all the products from the hive: we will tell you all about their benefits, curiosities and recipes that will surprise you!
What is wax, how is it produced and what are its uses
Wax is a fascinating product made by bees and of paramount importance to them. It is a material they secret voluntarily through 8 groups of glands called ceriferous glands, and it fulfils multiple functions within the hive. The youngest bees are the producers Wax...
Learn about the history of beekeeping in Asturias
Beekeeping, a technique dedicated to raising bees, is one of the oldest and most historical activities in various civilisations. In Asturias, beekeeping began centuries ago and for years, the bee was the only insect from which they obtained produce. Beekeeping has...
LAPUELA Honey is going to the fair this weekend
On Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June, we will attend a nature fair with the ecological and local products of Cangas del Narcea This upcoming weekend we will have a stand with all our honey products at the NarceNatur nature fair with local and ecological products from...
Our honey triumphs at the London Honey Awards 2021
Three of our honey types have won awards at the prestigious London Honey Awards this Saturday, June 26th. Both our Strawberry Tree Honey, our Oak Honey and our Forest Honey have received distinctions for their high quality. An award is always synonymous with joy,...
BEES AND THEIR HONEY PRODUCTION
Not all bees produce honey. Only 5 out of the more than 20,000 species of bees that exist produce it. Do you want to know more? In this post we will tell you all about it Most people believe that all the bees in the world produce honey, but this is not true. Only 5...
This month of August you can find our honey at the International Fair of Samples of Asturias
On the 7th, 8th, 12th and 13th our stand of products will be available at the International Fair of Samples Asturias, in Gijón, endorsed by Cangas del Narcea town council Next Saturday, August 7th, we are opening a stand at FIDMA (International Fair of Samples of...
Honey for your beauty routine
It is becoming trendier to use natural products in daily skin care. Discover in this post how to introduce honey into your beauty routine. For thousands of years, honey has been a highly valued product. Egyptian, Chinese, Greek and Roman cultures have not only...
What is sustainable beekeeping?
At LAPUELA Honey we work responsibly by respecting our environment and our co-workers, the bees. If you want to know a little more about the way we work and how we implement sustainable beekeeping, don’t miss the following lines! A long time ago, beekeeping emerged as...
LAPUELA Honey at the Agropec Fair
On the 24th, 25th and 26th September, you will be able to find our honey at the Agropec Fair which is held in Gijón, at the Luis Adaro venue. This weekend our honey will be present at the Agropec Fair held in Gijón, specifically at the Luis Adaro venue (where the...
Salón Gourmets 2021: Next stop for LAPUELA Honey
On October 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st our products will be at the largest Quality Food and Beverages Fair in Europe, held at IFEMA, Madrid. From Monday, 18th October until Thursday, October 21st, our products can be sampled in Salón Gourmets, one of the leading fairs...
Asturias has the best honey in Spain
LAPUELA Honey has more than 2000 beehives found in Cangas del Narcea, Ibias, Allande and Tineo and produces more than 4o tons of honey per year. Pola de Allande, 1941. The parish priest, better known as the bee priest, taught a beekeeping course that changed the...
Why does honey cristallise?
Honey is a product that is supersaturated with sugars, therefore crystallisation processes that solidify the honey can take place. Honey crystallisation is a natural process that depends on a number of factors, mainly the honey’s origin. For instance, honey proceeding...
What is pollen?
Pollen is the male element produced by flowers to reproduce, which will later be collected by the bees for food. Pollen is a microscopic element found in flowers, its their male component and an essential part of their reproduction. We could say it has a certain...
Propolis and its benefits
This wonderful product which comes from beehives has great anti-inflammatory and antibacterial health benefits. Take a look and find out what propolis is and what its benefits are 😉 Propolis is a resin used by bees to keep the hive in optimum condition, preventing...
Oatmeal biscuits and LAPUELA Honey
A healthy recipe that children and adults will enjoy alike. Oatmeal biscuits and our honey are undoubtedly a great option for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Read on to find out how to bake them in a quick and easy way. Let’s get started! Ingredients: 1 and a...
LAPUELA Honey and apple pie
Discover this delicious recipe which will become your family’s favourite dessert. A classic pie made in a very simple way and with a different touch. Do not miss it! Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry 2 apples 30 g of LAPUELA Honey 50 g of jam 15 g of sugar...
Flowering calendar and honey collection
Honey collecting is an important part of our work and it depends to a large extent on the flowering calendar. Each season has its own peculiarities, such as humidity or brightness, which will mark the flowering of different species. For this reason, the collecting of...
Propolis in the hives
In the same way that mammals protect their offspring with colostrum, bees rely on propolis; a substance that helps them defend the hive from possible external hazards. If you want to know more about this interesting product, don´t miss this article! Propolis is one of...
What is honey?
We all know honey comes from bees; however, today we want to analyse its principal components and their benefits. Read on and discover everything this natural product has to offer! Honey is a complex product. It is most commonly thought of as a natural sweetener, made...