SLOVENIA | Acacia (With PGI) | Sl2, Flower (With PGI) | Sl3, Forest (With PGI) | Sl4, Linden (With PGI) | Sl5, Chestnut (With PGI) | Sl6, Fir (With PGI)
Sl1, Acacia honey (Slovenian honey with PGI)
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The honey
Acacia honey is characterized by being very light, almost colorless, with a very delicate scent and a mild aroma.
The aroma is recognizable as that of virgin comb, fresh wax, and acacia blossoms. In terms of taste, only sweetness can be detected, ranging from medium to strong intensity. Acacia honey has a characteristically very low electrical conductivity (≤ 0,3 mS/cm), the lowest among all types of honey in Slovenia. The pH value of this type of honey is also the lowest. Acacia honey crystallizes very rarely. The beekeeping
The richness and diversity of Slovenia's plant world are reflected in the scent, color, and aroma of Slovenski med z zaščiteno geografsko označbo (Slovenian honey with Protected Geographical Indication).
The combination of different climates and the geographical terrain create unique conditions for honey production, resulting in a wide variety of honey types found here. The honey is produced in accordance with strict rules of good beekeeping practice and under regular supervision by independent control organizations. Such honey meets higher quality standards than those prescribed by the EU Honey Directive, including a lower water content (less than 18,6%) and a lower level of HMF (less than 15 mg/kg) – a compound formed during heating that indicates whether the honey has been improperly heat-treated or stored for too long. A lower HMF level means higher honey quality. Slovenian honey with a Protected Geographical Indication can be recognized by the protective label featuring the blue and yellow EU quality sign (Protected Geographical Indication). |
