Acacia Honey
Single-origin Romanian acacia honey — raw, pale and slow-crystallizing. Lab-documented, EU-Organic certified, sourced from the EU's leading acacia region.
Common applications
Current sourcing
Indicative price band
Period: H1 2026 · Indicative ranges only — not a binding offer. Live quote on RFQ.
| Origin / format | EUR / kg |
|---|---|
Romania — single-origin (Banat/Bihor), organic from 300 kg | €8–€13 |
Romania — conventional single-origin from 300 kg | €5.50–€8.50 |
Bulgaria — single-origin, organic from 300 kg | €6.50–€10 |
Hungary — single-origin, organic from 300 kg | €7–€11 |
Single-origin claim requires pollen-analysis report; ranges shown assume >45% acacia pollen and HMF <15 mg/kg. IBC (300 kg) and drum (200 kg) packaging trade slightly below glass-jar private-label pricing.
Quality controls & specifications
Acacia honey is valued for its purity and stability. We document every shipment to the relevant standard — authenticity (pollen + sugar spectrum), safety (antibiotics, heavy metals) and freshness (HMF, moisture) — so buyers can verify quality before commitment.
- Sugar spectrum: high fructose-to-glucose ratio documented (slow crystallization, low GI positioning)
- HMF (hydroxymethylfurfural) per lot — low value confirms raw, unheated handling
- Moisture ≤ 18% for stability and fermentation resistance
- Pollen analysis (melissopalynology) verifying single-origin acacia authenticity
- Antibiotic screening under EU zero-tolerance — no chloramphenicol / sulfonamides / tetracyclines
- Heavy metals (Pb, Cd) against EU 2023/915 limits
- EU-Organic certification available (control-body identifier disclosed per buyer)
- Traceable lot ↔ apiary region ↔ harvest date; Certificate of Analysis per shipment
Sample request: 100–500 g per format, dispatched within 5–7 working days against a signed non-disclosure note. Larger evaluation lots available against partial freight cost recovery during the pre-launch phase.
Frequently asked questions
How is single-origin acacia honey verified?+
Pollen analysis — melissopalynology — quantifies the proportion of Robinia pseudoacacia pollen versus other nectar sources. Single-origin acacia is typically defined as >45% acacia pollen, though the visual indicators (very pale colour, slow crystallization, mild aroma) are also strong physical signs. A lab pollen analysis report per lot is the contractual proof.
Why is low HMF important?+
HMF (hydroxymethylfurfural) forms when honey is heated or stored at high temperature. Low HMF (<15 mg/kg for fresh honey, EU max 40 mg/kg) confirms the honey has been handled raw and not ultra-filtered or heat-treated to delay crystallization. For premium B2B buyers and organic-certified lots, the HMF cap is often stricter than the regulatory ceiling.
Why is Romanian acacia honey commercially distinctive?+
Romania is the EU's largest acacia-honey producer, with the Banat and Arad regions providing pure acacia bloom windows long enough for bees to fill supers with mono-floral nectar before pivoting to other forage. The result is consistently pale, high-fructose, slow-crystallizing lots that hold their light colour and liquid state for 12-18 months without intervention.
What antibiotic testing is mandatory?+
The EU operates a zero-tolerance regime for antibiotics in honey — chloramphenicol, sulfonamides and tetracyclines must not be detectable. Every commercial lot ships with an antibiotic screening report. Detection at any level triggers rejection at goods-in; buyers' QA teams routinely cross-check supplier reports with their own incoming-lot testing.
Can I buy organic-certified Romanian acacia honey?+
Yes. EU-Organic certification is held by multiple Romanian apicultural operators; the certificate body identifier and control documentation are shared with the Certificate of Analysis per shipment. The organic claim requires the apiary location, supplemental feeding regime and treatment protocols to all comply with Reg. 2018/848 — your supplier should be able to walk you through their operator certificate on request.