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% Bulgaria Strandzhanski manov med

Regional honeys

Greece

Menalou vanilia fir honey – "Vanilla" honey of Mount Mainalo, Arcadia that is made from fir blossom nectar.

Regional honeys

Spain

Miel de Galicia or Mel de Galicia

Miel de Granada

Miel de La Alcarria

France

Miel d'Alsace

Miel de Corse

Miel de Provence

Miel de Sapin des Vosges

Italy

Miele della Lunigiana

Miele delle Dolomiti bellunesi

Luxembourg

Miel luxembourgeois de marque nationale

Malta

Ghasel

Poland

Miód wrzosowy z Borów Dolnośląskich (heather honey from the Lower Silesian Forest) Bartnik Sądecki APIS Apiculture Cooperative

Regional honeys

Portugal

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

Ukraine

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. Manuka honey made in New Zealand

Africa

South Africa

Fynbos honey

America

American honeys include: Chile Miel de Ulmo ("ulmo honey") with nectar from Eucryphia cordifolia.

Asia

Cambodia

Mondulkiri wild honey

References

European Union laws

Honey

Products with protected designation of origin