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Keşan Korudağ Flower Honey is a multifloral raw honey produced using the fixed beekeeping method in the village areas surrounding the Keşan district of Edirne province, and it holds protected designation of origin. This honey exhibits characteristic aromas of lavender, thyme, and linden flowers, with color tones ranging from bright yellow to light hues and a mild, fruity, non-irritating taste. It has a high tendency to crystallize, with a pH value between 3.50 and 4.00. Its pollen composition is

Ağrı Geven Honey is a monofloral strained honey unique to Ağrı Province in Türkiye’s Eastern Anatolia Region, derived from the geven plant (Astragalus spp.). Produced by colonies of the Caucasian honey bee (Apis mellifera caucasia), this honey is distinguished by its color, which ranges from pale yellow to orange; its thick consistency; and its mild burning sensation in the throat. The pollen profile of the product contains at least 50% geven pollen, with supporting pollen from families Asterace

Ayder Honey is a type of honey produced within the geographical boundaries of Ayder Plateau, which lies within the boundaries of Çamlıhemşin district of Rize province, Türkiye. This area extends from the northern slopes of the Kaçkar Mountains to the Ardeşen district and encompasses the basins of Kavron, Hala, Çat, Tunca, Durak, and Çayırdüzü. This product was officially registered on 15 April 2022 under the designation of “geographical indication”. The product, registered under number 1081, was

Kastamonu chestnut honey is a monofloral honey variety registered with its geographical origin name, unique to Kastamonu Province. This product is produced by bees utilizing the nectar from the region’s extensive chestnut forests during a short nectar flow period. The limited diversity of nectar-bearing plants in the area ensures that the honey contains a high proportion of chestnut pollen. The expression “Kastamonu chestnut honey” and its geographical origin emblem are used on the product itsel

Bingöl Honey; a bee product obtained from high-altitude pastures within the boundaries of Bingöl Province in Eastern Anatolia, Türkiye, from the region’s rich and endemic flora. Classified by production method as strained, comb, or traditional log honey, it is polyfloral in nature. This product, with its distinctive aroma, color, and texture, has been officially registered by the European Commission with the status of “Protected Designation of Origin” (PDO), becoming Türkiye’s first honey to rec

What Is a Bee?Bees are flying insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera and are closely associated with most flowering plants. It is estimated that there are approximately 20,000 different bee species worldwide. The honey bee (Apis mellifera) is the best known of these species to humans. Bees play a fundamental role in the continuity of life on Earth: pollination.Pollination is the transfer of male reproductive cells (pollen) from flowers to female organs. This process enables the formation of

What Does It Mean?The expression "his/her mouth drips honey" is used when someone speaks very sweet beautiful and compelling words. Here "honey" represents sweet speech.How Is It Used?When we hear someone speak and their words please us greatly we say:"His/her mouth drips honey."Literal Meaning?No. This expression is figurative. In reality honey does not drip from the mouth. The phrase is used to describe people who speak beautifully.Example Sentence:Our teacher told us such beautiful things tha

Bayburt honey is a floral honey variety unique to Bayburt Province in Türkiye and has been registered with a geographical indication mark. This honey typically appears pale yellow or greenish in color and has a clear, glossy appearance. It is distinguished by a mild burning sensation in the throat and a characteristic aroma derived from plants native to the region’s flora. Bayburt honey is produced by the Caucasian bee (Apis mellifera caucasica) and its hybrids, and is obtained from nectar-rich

Marmaris Pine Honey is a type of honeydew honey produced in the Marmaris district of Muğla Province, Türkiye. This honey is obtained when Apis mellifera bees collect and process the sugary secretion (known as basra) excreted by the insect Marchalina hellenica, which lives on Pinus brutia (Turkish pine) and Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine) trees. Protected as a geographical indication under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property, it holds registration number 469. The application date was 13 January 201

Chestnut honey is a type of honey produced when bees collect and process nectar and pollen from the flowers of the chestnut tree (Castanea sativa). It generally has a dark color ranging from dark brown to nearly black and can exhibit amber tones. Its taste is described as slightly bitter, astringent, and characterized by a strong herbal aroma. The sweetness is lower compared to other types of honey, and thanks to its high fructose content, it is resistant to crystallization. Even when crystalliz