SLOVENIA | Acacia (With PGI) | Sl2, Flower (With PGI) | Sl3, Forest (With PGI) | Sl4, Linden (With PGI) | Sl5, Chestnut (With PGI) | Sl6, Fir (With PGI)
Sl3, Forest honey (Slovenian honey with PGI)
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The honey
Since forest honey is a mixture of different types of honeydew, samples can vary greatly in color, scent, taste, and aroma. A characteristic feature of this honey is that no single type of honeydew predominates, and the sweet and sour flavors are balanced.
The aroma is recognizable as that of resin, walnuts, hazelnuts, milk powder, herbs, wormwood, caramel, molasses, herbal candies and dried fruit. Its electrical conductivity must be greater than 0,8 mS/cm. 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). |
