Honeys · Yemen · blossom

Sidr honey

Ziziphus spina-christi

Thick amber honey from jujube trees, which bloom in autumn in the dry valleys of Arabia.

Origin
Yemen (Hadramaut), Saudi Arabia
Colour
75 mm · light amber
Taste
caramel, buttery, fruity
Plant
Ziziphus spina-christi · jujube →

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

Yemeni sidr from the Hadramaut valleys is among the most expensive honeys in the world.

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Sources

  1. Marchese C. M. (2024): The World Atlas of Honey. University of California Press.