Recipe
Hyssop honey
- Herb:
- Hyssopus officinalis Hyssopus officinalis
- Method:
- Honey macerate
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 30 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Fill about one quarter of the jar with dried tops and cover with honey.
- Macerate about two weeks, then strain — intensely aromatic.
Extraction
- Herb:
- sušená nať cca 1/4 sklenice dle receptu
- Solvent:
- Med; macerace cca 2 týdny.
- Shelf life:
- Po scedění chladně.
- Target compounds:
- Silice a polární frakce v medu.
Notes
Maceration takes weeks.
Why it works
Hyssop has very strong volatiles; honey maceration concentrates aroma quickly. A shorter duration and a thinner layer of plant reduce the risk of harsh bitterness and unwanted changes on long storage.
Literature
- Vyhledávání studií (PubMed apod.) — Obecný vstup; konkrétní tvrzení ověř na kartě byliny.
Related
Hyssopus officinalis — Herb card
Honey macerate — Processing method detail