Mel dos Açores – incenso honey

PDOProtected designation of origin

An Azorean honey with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), made mainly from the spring blossom of the incenso tree (Pittosporum undulatum). It is a very pale, clear yellow.

Origin

Azores (São Miguel, Terceira, Pico, Santa Maria), Portugal

Colour

30 mm · white

Season

Plant

Pittosporum undulatum · pittosporum →

Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.

Incenso is an Australian tree that has become the most invasive tree in the Azores; the honey must contain at least 30% of its pollen.