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Greek Arbutus Honey: The Healthiest Honey You've Never Heard Of

Published December 31, 2025, 13:14
Greek Arbutus Honey: The Healthiest Honey You've Never Heard Of

Arbutus honey, a mono-floral honey produced in Greece, is increasingly recognized for its exceptional nutritional properties and high antioxidant content. Despite Greece's suitable climate for its production, it remains limited due to a lack of information and legislative criteria. A new scientific study highlights its rich content of phenolic compounds, such as homogentisic acid, quercetin, ellagic acid, p-coumaric acid, and rutin, which are linked to significant health benefits. Arbutus honey has a bitter aftertaste and darkens over time, but its crystallization is a sign of authenticity.