Spices and Honey

The Moises Bertoni Foundation manages two private nature reserves: the Nature Reserve of the Mbaracayu Forest (NRMF), located in the department of Canindeyú, and the Private Nature Reserve of Tapyta (PNRT),

located in the department of Caazapá.

The NRMF, created in 1991, protects 64,406 hectares of continuous forest—the most representative sample of the Atlantic Forest of Alto Parana—and constitutes the core area of the first Paraguayan Biosphere Reserve, interna-

tionally recognized by UNESCO in 2000.

The PNRT, donated to the Moises Bertoni Foundation in 2004 for the perpetual conservation of 4,736 hectares, is of significant ecologic value due to its strategic location, which serves as a biological connectivity corridor between

the Caazapá National Park and the Managed Resources Reserve “Serrania San Rafael”, both owned by the state.

As one of its innovations, the Foundation created the CEM in 2009, where young campesino and indigenous women receive quality education and a technical high school degree in environmental sciences.

CEM’s mission is to transform low-income young rural women into important generators of income for their

households, as well as powerful agents of sustainable development and environmental conservation.

The students are taught, amongst other things, how to elaborate gourmet products such as spice mixes and honey.

Center for Education Mbaracayu (CEM)

Spice mix

Spices have di�erent practical e�ects when incorporated into foods: not only do they enrich the aroma and flavor, induce sensations and confer appealing colors;

they also possess other antioxidant, antimicrobial, pharmacological, and nourishing properties.

The spice mixes are elaborated with natural ingredients, utilizing high-quality pro-duce, and include a practical recipe.

These products are available in four kinds: Curry Mix, Spicy Mix, Sauce Mix, and Vegetarian Mix.

Spice Mix Transparent glass container – Metal lid: twist o�

Total capacity: 240 ml – empty weight: 15 grsContains: All the ingredients are dehydrated and natural, they possess no form of

artificial preservatives.

Curry Mix Spicy Mix Garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper,

anise, fennel, white pepper, turmeric powder. Approximate weight 75 grs.

Garlic, oregano, thyme, coriander, pepper, white pepper

Approximate weight 70 grs.

Sauce Mix Vegetarian Mix Garlic, oregano, parsley, basil,

paprika powderApproximate weight 40 grs.

Garlic, oregano, parsley, basil, pepper, rosemary

Approximate weight 35 grs.

The types of honey produced in Paraguay vary in color, from a light to dark amber tone, due to the great variety of melliferous plants that exist in the sub-tropical clima-te. In general, the honeys produced in the lower zone of the Chaco, and the center and southern areas of the Oriental Region, are of a light amber tone, while those produced

in the northern area of the Chaco and the Oriental Region possess a darker tone. The flavor and smell of the di�erent honeys vary from mild to strong and aromatic. In general, the honeys produced in these sub-tropical regions have a stronger aroma and

flavor than the ones harvested in temperate regions.

Currently, the Moises Bertoni Foundation produces honey in various areas of the country including Mbaracayu, Tapyta, and San Pedro.

Honey

Display: transparent glass container – Metal lid: twist o� Total capacity: 370 ml – empty weight: 180 grs

Contains: pure bee honey, without preservatives or aggregates of any type.

Honeys

Mbaracayu Honey

This honey is produced in the BiosphereReserve of the Mbaracayu Forest, located in

the department of Canindeyú. It varies incolors and flavors depending on the time of the year during which the honey was harvested, due to the high diversity of

plants in the forest.

Generally, this honey is of a golden color,dense, and of a floral taste.

Tapyta Honey

This honey is produced by farming communi-ties located in the bu�er zone of the

Private Nature Reserve Tapyta, in the depart-ment of Caazapá.

These communities are assisted by techni-cians from the Moises Bertoni Foundationwithin the scope of the Rural Developmentprogram, in the bu�er zone of the Reserve.

Typically, this honey is produced withineucalyptus plantations.

It has an intense golden hue and a strong sweet minty flavor, unlike the honeys derived

from floral gardens.

San Pedro Honey

This honey is produced by the campesino committee Ka’aguy Poty, in the department of San Pedro del Ycuamandiyu. The commit-

tee is assisted by technicians from the Moises Bertoni Foundation, within the scope

of the Rural Development program imple-mented in various regions of the country.

The honey varies in colors and flavors since

its production zone counts with a diversity of flowers, depending on the time of the year

when the honey is harvested. If the honey is harvested during spring, it presents a lighter color and sweeter flavor, due to the fact that

it’s produced along with the sunflower.