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Protected Designation of Origin 'Mel d’Eivissa'
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Mel d’Eivissa, a delicacy of superior quality
Mel d’Eivissa is a delicacy produced by bees from the nectar of flowers specific to the island of Ibiza. The bees drink this nectar, convert it, combine it with chemicals they produce themselves, deposit it, dehydrate it and ripen it in the cells of the hive panels, resulting in honey of superior quality.
You can’t talk about Ibiza’s gastronomy without talking about Mel d’Eivissa, an iconic product that received the island's first Protected Designation of Origin (PDO, or DOP). This not only underlines the exceptional quality of Ibizan honey, but also the dedication and expertise of the local beekeepers. These professionals understand the natural environment specific to Ibiza, allowing them to produce honey with a distinctive aroma, flavour and colour.
Mel d’Eivissa is made from collecting the nectar of wild flowers specific to the island. The bees turn this nectar into honey, creating a multi-floral product made from the pollen of botanical species such as Fabaceae, Boraginaceae and Cistaceae.
The characteristics of Mel d’Eivissa vary according to the harvesting season. Spring-harvested honey includes pollen from Psoralea bituminosa L. (pitch trefoil) and similar shrub-like grasses, while autumn honey contains pollen from Ceratonia siliqua (carob) and Erica multiflora (heather). These seasonal variations further enrich the spectrum of flavours and aromas of the honey.
The colour of Mel d’Eivissa can vary from light to dark amber, and it is always clear with no visible impurities. Its aroma is medium-strength, with fresh floral notes and sometimes notes of camphor. The viscosity of this honey can range from medium to high. It is predominantly sweet-tasting, sometimes with acidic overtones and leaves the palate feeling refreshed.
The distinct quality of Mel d’Eivissa is down to the island's geoclimatic conditions that allow specific wild flora to grow, as well as down to the human factor, which involves the careful choice of bee and strategic location of the hives. Ibiza's beekeepers have extensive knowledge of beekeeping practices and optimal extraction methods, ensuring the highest quality of the final product.
Mel d’Eivissa is not just a high-quality food product, but also an example of the island’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Each jar invites you to enjoy the most authentic Ibiza, a place where tradition and nature come together to create remarkable flavours.
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