Miel wallon
various: Salix, fruit trees (Prunus, Pyrus, Malus), Brassica napus, Taraxacum, Tilia, Rubus, Trifolium, Phacelia, Ligustrum; also honeydew
PGIProtected geographical indication
Honey from the whole of Wallonia with a protected geographical indication (PGI), from nectar or honeydew. It is finely crystallised, creamy and spreadable rather than pourable; most types (rapeseed, willow, fruit tree, phacelia, linden) are pale to straw-coloured, while blossom and honeydew honeys can be dark brown.
- Origin
- Wallonia, Belgium
- Colour
- 30 mm · white
- Season
- April – August
- Plant
- various: Salix, fruit trees (Prunus, Pyrus, Malus), Brassica napus, Taraxacum, Tilia, Rubus, Trifolium, Phacelia, Ligustrum; also honeydew
Colour varies by year and place; the value given is typical.
Walloon beekeepers crystallise their honey under control (by cooling, stirring and seeding with finely crystallised honey), a method developed since 1983 by the CARI beekeeping centre.
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