Quality of honey

You often ask me which honey is quality and good, but what do we mean by this?

Let's explain it.

-First of all, what is quality?

It is the production of products that meet defined specifications in order to ensure the safety and satisfaction of the consumer - customer.

-What are the criteria that determine the quality of honey?

1) Objective criteria

They are those whose characteristics are measured in the laboratory with various instruments and are governed by legislation.

-Names (pine honey, cotton honey, etc.), description, definitions

- Chemical composition of honey (Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, water, organic acids, etc.)

- Physicochemical characteristics of honey (fructose, glucose, moisture, electrical conductivity, HMF, dimension, etc.)

- Residues: drugs, acaricides, antibiotics, chemicals, heavy metals

2) Subjective criteria

They are perceived with each person's senses and vary according to their preferences.

These are: the taste, color, aroma and fluidity of honey.

GEORGAKA HONEY = TOP QUALITY

Why:

- Regarding the objective criteria:

1) HACCP procedures are followed to ensure food quality and safety.

2) Self-control

3) Collaboration with the beekeeping laboratory of AUTH for analyzes of objective criteria

4) Controls by the competent services

- Regarding the subjective criteria:

Continuous awards in international taste competitions

GREAT TASTE AWARDS 2016

GREAT TASTE AWARDS 2017

GREAT TASTE AWARDS 2018

OLYMP TASTE AWARDS 2018

GREAT TASTE AWARDS 2019

LONDON HONEY AWARDS 2019

OLYMP TASTE AWARDS 2019

INTERNATIONAL TASTE AWARDS 2020