It has an almost animal scent, with a characteristic umami finish, of licorice, sometimes markedly smoked, with complex notes of dried porcini mushrooms, bouillon cube and dulce de leche. it is balanced between sweet and savory, at times slightly spicy hot. e. camaldulensis, the most common species in italy, produces huge quantities of pollen, and 10 grams of honey contain up to a million granules of pollen. Accompaniments: Its characteristics make it ideal for any dish featuring aromatic herbs. the salty notes make it a good match for raw seafood. its companion cheeses are fresh goat cheese, sweet gorgonzola and various fresh dairy products. In The Kitchen: In vegetable casseroles, to garnish risotto or sauté shrimp Over the past century, Mieli Thun has harvested nectar from local bees that pollinate nearby flowers. The resulting selection of honey captures the pure fragrance and flavor of the hills, forests, and pastures of Italy. Miele Thun's Acacia honey sourced from Italian Acacia flowers is a delicate and much sought-after light straw-yellow colored honey with undertones of sugared almond and vanilla.