The antioxidant power of Greek pine honey

12 October 2025
The antioxidant power of Greek pine honey

Pine honey does not come from nectar but from honeydew — a natural secretion that bees collect from the branches of pine trees.

This difference in raw material is why pine honey carries less glucose and more trace minerals than blossom honeys.

Studies by Greek universities have recorded high concentrations of antioxidant phenols, comparable to other monofloral honeys worldwide.