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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪1gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑—Fat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️50 gServing

* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.

Taurus Mountain Honeycomb

How to order / say it
Say it Toros Dağı Petek Balı — [TOH-rohs DAH-guh peh-TEHK BAH-luh]
Order I'd like the Taurus Mountain honeycomb, please.
Locally Toros dağı petek balı alabilir miyim, lütfen.
Say locally

Raw honeycomb harvested from the Taurus Mountains.

Why try it?

This honey is a pure taste of Antalya's natural landscape, produced by bees feeding on diverse mountain flora. It represents the deep connection between the land and the culinary traditions of the region.

How it tastes

The honeycomb is rich and floral, with hints of local wildflowers. The texture is chewy and melting, providing a uniquely sweet and aromatic experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

For centuries, beekeeping has been an integral part of life in the Taurus Mountains. The tradition of harvesting wild honeycomb goes back hundreds of years, prized for both its flavor and medicinal properties.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🍯 200 g honeycomb

Method

  1. 1 Carefully cut the honeycomb into serving slices.
  2. 2 Plate and serve raw for maximum flavor.
  3. 3 Optionally, pair with nuts or fresh cheese.
  4. 4 Enjoy as a standalone dessert or with accompaniments.

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