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"Dalmatian honey" has received a European protected label of authenticity, the European Commission announced. This product name was entered in the register of geographical indications for agricultural products and is protected throughout the European Union.
The EU sign of the protected mark of origin, which is on the packaging, guarantees the purchase to the consumer authentic product, announced the Ministry of Agriculture.
The procedure for protecting the name 'Dalmatian honey' was initiated by the Association of Dalmatian Beekeepers, which submitted a request to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for the protection of the mark of origin.
'Dalmatian honey' is the honey produced by bee colonies of gray bees from the nectar of sage, bramble, heather, mandarin, and from honeydew that appears on the honeydew and other white-leaved species that grow in Dalmatia.
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The diverse floristic composition of this part of Croatia, as well as relief and climatic factors, as well as the long-standing beekeeping tradition, have contributed to the rich beekeeping experience and knowledge and skills associated with the optimal use of pasture resources, whose vegetation enables the production of various types of exceptional quality 'Dalmatian honey'.
The botanical uniqueness of this area is reflected in the specific profile of the pollen spectrum, as well as the sensory properties of 'Dalmatian honey', and the method of production is closely related to the skills of local beekeepers, which are the result of many years of experience and tradition through several generations.
Therefore, the high level of beekeeping skills, combined with the unique characteristics of the defined geographical area, enables the production of honey with specific characteristics.
You can view the product specification "Dalmatian honey". HERE.
The Republic of Croatia now has 51 products whose name is registered in the European Union as a protected designation of origin, a protected designation of geographical origin or a guaranteed traditional specialty and are kept in the register of geographical indications for agricultural products and the register of guaranteed traditional specialties of the Union.
In addition to the now registered name 'Dalmatian honey', the names of the products are also registered: Samoborski bermet, Krčki prosciutto, Cres extra virgin olive oil, Neretva mandarin, Ogulin sauerkraut / Ogulin sauerkraut, Baranjski kulen, Lički potato, Istrian prosciutto / Istrian prosciutto, Drniš prosciutto, Dalmatian prosciutto, Polish soparnik / Polish greens / Polish oleander, Zagorski turkey, Krk olive oil, Korčula olive oil, Paška lamb, Soltan olive oil, Varaždin greens, Slavonski kulen / Slavonski kulin, Međimurje meat from Tiblica, Slavonian honey , Lika lamb, Istria, Pag salt, Zagorski mlinci, Pag cheese, Bjelovar kvargl, Brač varenik, Varaždin klipič, Maloston oyster, Miner's greblica, Dalmatian pečenica, Dalmatian pancetta, Lič skripavac, Brač olive oil, Zagorski acacia honey, Zagorski štrukli / Zagorski struklji, Meat of Istrian cattle - boškarina / Meat of Istrian cattle - boškarina, Samobor chešnivka / Samobor chešnofka, Lumblija, Goran honey, Dalmatian lamb, Slavonian sausage, Komi hornbeam, Novigrad mussel, Varaždin pumpkin oil, Turopolska pig meat, Black Slavonian pig meat , Ludbreški horseradish, Vrbovečka pera and Istrian honey / Istrian honey.
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