Miód spadziowy z Beskidu Wyspowego
Also known as: Beskid Wyspowy honeydew honey, Beskid Wyspowy fir honeydew honey
Miód spadziowy z Beskidu Wyspowego is honeydew honey with an EU protected designation of origin (PDO), made from silver fir honeydew in Małopolska, Poland.
Miód spadziowy z Beskidu Wyspowego is honeydew honey with an EU protected designation of origin (PDO) from the Limanowa and Myślenice districts of Małopolska. It is made from honeydew of the silver fir (Abies alba), excreted by the green-striped fir aphid (Cinara pectinata); fir honeydew makes up at least 95 % of the honeydew.
The honey is dense and viscous, black-green, at least 86 mm on the Pfund scale, turning grey-green to brown when it sets. It crystallises slowly, about 4 months after extraction. The aroma is intense and resinous, the taste delicately sweet. Water is at most 17.5 %, conductivity at least 1.20 mS/cm, diastase at least 15 and HMF up to 15 mg/kg.
It is never filtered, blended or heated above 40 °C, and it is packed inside the area. The honeydew is gathered by Carniolan bees of the local Dobra strain, protected as a genetic resource since 2014. Forests cover about 40 % of the Beskid Wyspowy, with the highest share of silver fir in Poland.
Why this matters to you: this is true fir honeydew honey, not nectar honey; the black-green colour and resin scent are normal, not signs of a fake.
Facts
| Registered | PDO; EU implementing regulation, OJ L 255, 5.8.2020 |
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| Region | Limanowa and Myślenice districts, Małopolska |
| Raw material | Silver fir honeydew (at least 95 %) |
| Legal basis | EU regulation (OJ L 255, 5.8.2020); single document 2019 |
| Taste | Resinous aroma, delicately sweet taste |
| Colour | Black-green; ≥86 mm Pfund |
| Crystallization | About 4 months after extraction |
| Moisture | ≤17.5 % |
How it connects to Honey & beekeeping
Miód spadziowy z Beskidu Wyspowego → kind of → Blossom and honeydew honey → kind of → 🍯 Honey
Links
- Part of
- Protected honey names, Blossom and honeydew honey
- Similar and different
- Honeydew honey
- Which plants it comes from
- Silver fir
Frequently asked questions
What is this honey made from?
Silver fir honeydew excreted by the aphid Cinara pectinata; fir honeydew is at least 95 %.
What are its colour and taste?
Black-green colour, resinous aroma and delicately sweet taste.
What are the water and HMF limits?
Water up to 17.5 %, HMF up to 15 mg/kg, diastase at least 15.
What is special about the local bee?
The Carniolan Dobra strain is adapted to wintering on honeydew and has been protected since 2014.
Is it true that dark green honey is fake?
No. The black-green colour comes from fungal spores and algae that accompany honeydew.
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ℹ️ Honey is mostly sugars: about 82 g per 100 g. Do not give honey to babies under 1 year old because of the risk of infant botulism.
Sources
- eAmbrosia — EU register of geographical indications: Miód spadziowy z Beskidu Wyspowego (EUGI00000016843)
- Commission Implementing Regulation, OJ L 255, 5.8.2020, registration of Miód spadziowy z Beskidu Wyspowego
- Single document 'Miód spadziowy z Beskidu Wyspowego', OJ C 336, 7.10.2019 (EUR-Lex)