Honey comes in various types based on the region it is grown and the types of flower that provide the nectar.
Europe
There are several European honey types with PDO/PGI that are protected under EU law with PDO status. Some of the criteria for the production of this honey include that it:
- must be of high quality
- may not contain any imported honey
- may not contain any additives
- must have a water content of less than 20%[1]
- Bulgaria
- Miel de Galicia or Mel de Galicia
- Miel de Granada
- Miel de La Alcarria
- Miel d'Alsace
- Miel de Corse
- Miel de Provence
- Miel de Spain des Vosges
- Miele della Lunigiana
- Miele delle Dolomiti bellunesi
- Mel da Serra da Lousã
- Mel da Serra de Monchique
- Mel da Terra Quente
- Mel das Terras Altas do Minho
- Mel de Barroso
- Mel do Alentejo
- Mel do Parque de Montezinho
- Mel do Ribatejo Norte
- Mel dos Açores
- Sunflower
- Buckwheat
- Acacia
Australia and Pacific Islands
- Eucalyptus honey made in Australia
- Leatherwood Honey, a noted monofloral honey from Tasmania that has been recognised by the international Slow Food movement in its Ark of Taste.
- Mānuka honey made in New Zealand
Africa
America
American honeys include:
Asia
References