Friulian ailanthus honey

The monofloral ailanthus honey derives from the nectar of the arboreal plant known as Ailanthus or Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima, Simaroubaceae family). It is a liquid honey, but with time, a few months after the harvest, tends to crystallise. Its colour is amber when liquid and light amber when crystallised. Its aroma, of medium intensity, recalls dried mushrooms; its flavour, relatively marked, sometimes persistent, is reminiscent of muscat grapes and peach tea.