Bitlis Balı
různé: horská flóra (mj. Thymus, Astragalus)
GIGeographical indications outside the EU
An amber-gold honey from high pastures rich in thyme and milkvetch. It is sold as comb and extracted honey, and is best known from the traditional ‘karakovan’ basket hives of Hizan.
- Origin
- Bitlis Province, especially Hizan district (eastern Turkey)
- Colour
- 50 mm · extra light amber
- Plant
- různé: horská flóra (mj. Thymus, Astragalus) · thyme →
Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.
Hizan basket-hive honey was served to heads of state at an official NATO summit dinner.
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