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SLOVENSKI MED Z ZAŠČITENO GEOGRAFSKO OZNAČBO -
SLOVENIAN HONEY WITH PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (PGI)

Characteristics

The richness and diversity of Slovenia's plant world are reflected in the scent, colour, and aroma of Slovenski med z zaščiteno geografsko označbo (Slovenian honey with Protected Geographical Indication). The combination of different climates and the geographical terrain create unique conditions for honey production, resulting in a wide variety of honey types found here.

Produced exclusively in Slovenia

The rich aroma, scent, and taste are a reflection of Slovenia's biodiversity, geographical diversity, and the intersection of three climates.

Production marked by care

Beekeepers must adhere to the rules of the certification system and keep bees in accordance with good beekeeping practices.

Quality

Slovenski med z zaščiteno geografsko označbo (Slovenian honey with Protected Geographical Indication) has to meet higher quality standards than those prescribed by the Rules on Honey, as it contains less than 18.6% water and less than 15 mg/kg of HMF (HydroxyMethylFurfural). It must also meet requirements related to honey's pH value, electrical conductivity, and sugar content.

Types of honey

The name Slovenski med z zaščiteno geografsko označbo (Slovenian honey with Protected Geographical Indication) can be given to: 


How to recognize it?

Slovenski med z zaščiteno geografsko označbo (Slovenian honey with Protected Geographical Indication) is one of the few protected agricultural products named after our country.

You can recognize it by the sealing label on the jar lid bearing the European quality symbol.

Serial number is also part of the sealing label and a sure way of telling where each jar of Slovenski med z zaščiteno geografsko označbo (Slovenian honey with Protected Geographical Indication) has been produced and who has it been produced by.


Production area

Slovenski med z zaščiteno geografsko označbo (Slovenian honey with Protected Geographical Indication) can be produced anywhere on the territory of the Republic of Slovenia.