Miód drahimski
Also known as: Drahim honey, Miód drahimski PGI
Miód drahimski is honey with an EU protected geographical indication (PGI) from the Drawa Lake District in Poland: buckwheat, heather, rapeseed, lime and polyfloral honey.
Miód drahimski is honey with an EU protected geographical indication (PGI) from the Drawa Lake District in Poland: the municipalities of Czaplinek, Wierzchowo, Barwice, Borne Sulinowo and the Borne Sulinowo Forest District. Five kinds are sold under the name: buckwheat, heather, rapeseed (colza), lime and polyfloral honey.
Buckwheat honey is almost black with a sharp aroma of buckwheat flowers; heather honey is amber, thick and bitterish; rapeseed honey is nearly colourless and crystallises fast; lime honey is greenish yellow and fine-grained once set. Water is below 18 % (heather below 21 %), glucose plus fructose above 67 %, HMF below 25 mg/kg and sucrose below 4 %.
The honey is cold-spun, never filtered or pasteurised, and never exceeds 42 °C. Every step, packing included, happens inside the area. The name comes from Drahim, the old name of Stare Drawsko. Heather covers about 6,000 ha of the Borne Sulinowo Forest District.
Why this matters to you: look for the single association label; it separates genuine Miód drahimski from ordinary Polish honey.
Facts
| Registered | PGI; Regulation (EU) No 568/2011 |
|---|---|
| Region | Drawa Lake District, Poland |
| Raw material | Buckwheat, heather, rapeseed, lime, polyfloral |
| Legal basis | Regulation (EU) No 568/2011; single document 2010 |
| Sweetness | Glucose plus fructose over 67 %; sucrose below 4 % |
| Botanical origin | Fagopyrum esculentum, Calluna vulgaris, Brassica napus, Tilia |
| Moisture | <18 %; heather <21 % |
How it connects to Honey & beekeeping
Miód drahimski → kind of → Polyfloral honey → kind of → 🍯 Honey
Links
- Part of
- Protected honey names, Polyfloral honey
Frequently asked questions
What does PGI mean on Miód drahimski?
PGI means protected geographical indication of the EU. The honey comes from the Drawa Lake District in Poland, and every step, packing included, happens inside the area.
How does Drahim buckwheat honey differ from heather honey?
Buckwheat honey is almost black with a sharp aroma of buckwheat flowers. Heather honey is amber, thick and bitterish.
Why do rapeseed and lime honey look different in the jar?
Rapeseed honey is nearly colourless and crystallises fast. Lime honey is greenish yellow and fine-grained once set.
How do I spot genuine Miód drahimski on the shelf?
By the single association label. It separates genuine Miód drahimski from ordinary Polish honey.
Is it true that Miód drahimski is always heather honey?
No. Five kinds are sold under the name: buckwheat, heather, rapeseed (colza), lime and polyfloral.
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ℹ️ Honey is mostly sugars: about 82 g per 100 g. Do not give honey to babies under 1 year old because of the risk of infant botulism.
Sources
- eAmbrosia — EU register of geographical indications: Miód drahimski (EUGI00000013863)
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 568/2011 (OJ L 158, 16.6.2011), registration of Miód drahimski
- Single document 'Miód drahimski', OJ C 248, 15.9.2010 (EUR-Lex)