Acacia Honey

Acacia Honey

　　Rizhao borders the Yellow Sea to the east, enjoys favorable weather, and has abundant nectar-producing plants, with acacia trees widespread throughout the city. In spring when flowers are in full bloom, beekeepers from all over gather here to set up hives and harvest large quantities of honey, among which acacia honey is considered the finest. Acacia honey is characterized by its white and transparent color, rich fragrance, moderate sweetness, and rich nutrition. It contains glucose, fructose, alcohols, as well as vitamins, minerals, organic acids, and other components. As a natural food and a tonic for the general public, regular consumption not only nourishes the body but also helps treat ailments such as excessive liver heat, bronchitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. It has been praised by Americans as the “white rose.”

To develop acacia resources, Wulian County planted a large number of acacia trees. By the 1990s, the county had around 20 million acacia trees, laying a solid foundation for acacia honey production. At the same time, relevant departments promptly provided beekeepers with information on the acacia blooming period, solving their difficulty in accessing such information. This enabled them to move their hives and harvest honey at the right time, significantly increasing acacia honey yield. Currently, Wulian produces over 400,000 kilograms of acacia honey annually, exporting about 350,000 kilograms to Japan, West Germany, and the United Kingdom, thereby earning foreign exchange for the country and supporting economic development.