Carob and Beekeeping
In the Mediterranean, most of the flowers bloom in spring; after the summer drought, autumn is often a scarce period for bees. Carob is one of the rare trees that makes its main flowering during this period, in autumn. This feature makes carob a valuable autumn resource for beekeepers and bees silent partners in yield for carob producers.
Read MoreWhat Is Carob Honey (Harnup Honey)? Characteristics, Color, Taste and How It Differs from Carob Molasses
Carob honey (harnup honey, from a regional Turkish name for carob) is a distinctive honey that honey bees produce from the nectar they collect from carob blossoms, which open in autumn; it comes from the flower, not the fruit. In this guide we explain, with sources, how carob honey is formed, how its botanical origin is determined by pollen analysis, its color, taste, physicochemical properties and quality criteria, and how it differs from carob molasses.
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