Fir Honey

In the coniferous forests of the Carpathians, the Balkans and the Alps, firs often grow alongside spruces, which is why the generic name “fir honey” contains fir and spruce honeydew in various proportions. This type of honey is produced as far north as the Mediterranean basin (northern Greece and Italy).

Fir honeydew honey is one of the most mineralized types of honey: it contains plenty of elements – potassium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, magnesium, copper. The mineral content can be as much as 20 times higher than in the floral (nectar) honey. It is harder to obtain than other types of honey, so it might not be harvested every year.