Pollinating Sustainability and Innovation
The privileged location of Solvay's industrial site in Paulínia, Brazil, immersed in an extensive area of native forest, provides the perfect setting for bees. Here, the chemical industry and wild nature coexist in exemplary harmony, demonstrating that it is possible for companies to lead by example in environmental conservation.
The BeeRhodia Project (Rhodia Brazil is a Solvay Group Company) is an innovative initiative aimed at promoting environmental preservation and sustainability, focusing on environmental conservation and biodiversity promotion through the careful management of stingless bees.
Under the attentive supervision of a specialized biologist, we ensure the health and vigor of the beehives, guaranteeing the preservation of these vital species and the continuity of the ecosystem around them. This project not only protects native bee species such as Jataí, Mirim-preguiça, Iraí, and Mirim-droryana but also serves as a beacon of pollination, essential for life on the planet.
Additionally, the beehives managed under the BeeRhodia Project have been consistently producing a premium and exclusive honey. The meticulous care provided to the bees, combined with the diverse flora surrounding their habitats, results in a honey of exceptional quality and taste.
Nutritional Characteristics of Honey
The honey produced by stingless bees, besides being delicious and distinct in flavor, has some remarkable qualities that make it unique and valued:
- Distinct Flavor and Aroma: each species of stingless bee produces honey with unique flavor and aroma characteristics, which can vary according to the available flowering in the region where the bees are located. This results in a great diversity of flavors, ranging from the softest and fruity to the most intense and floral.
- Medicinal Properties: like common bee honey, honey from stingless bees is also known for its medicinal properties. Studies indicate that it has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and healing activity, being able to treat a variety of health conditions.
- Consistency and Texture: honey from stingless bees tends to be more liquid and less viscous than honey produced by common bees, making it easier to consume and use in various culinary preparations.
- Nutritional Richness: honey from stingless bees is a natural source of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, contributing to the health and overall well-being of the consumer.
- Low Allergenic Potential: Due to its composition and production process, honey from stingless bees tends to have a low allergenic potential, making it a safe option for people with food allergies.
Nutritional Information
Servings per container: 2.5 | Serving size: 20 g (1 tablespoon)
100g | 20g | % DV* (Percent Daily Value provided per serving) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Value (kcal) | 304 | 61 | 3 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 82 | 16 | 5 |
| Total sugars (g) | 82 | 16 |
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Contains no significant amounts of added sugars, proteins, total fats, saturated fats, trans fats, dietary fiber, and sodium.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
We have living proof that proper management and applied science can go hand in hand with sustainability. The project is a legacy of Rhodia Brazil and Solvay to biodiversity; it is an invitation for everyone to join us on this vital journey of innovation, responsibility, and harmony with nature.
