Arhavi Chestnut Honey Description and Distinguishing Features of Arhavi Chestnut Honey: Arhavi Chestnut Honey is a bee product produced by bees collecting nectar primarily from chestnut and other flowering plants specific to the geographical region. Depending on its source, Arhavi Chestnut Honey is classified as a flower honey and is produced and/or presented to the market in strained and/or comb honey forms, available for consumer consumption. Arhavi Chestnut Honey is closely associated with the Arhavi district due to extensive beekeeping activities carried out by beekeepers in the geographical boundary, which is characterized by the plant flora, especially chestnut trees, reaching an average elevation of up to 1000 meters. Beekeeping and chestnut honey production in the region, particularly involving chestnut trees, have roots dating back centuries. The Arhavi district is situated in the Black Sea coastal zone, influenced by the Black Sea climate that receives precipitation throughout the year, featuring mild winters and high annual temperature averages in the region. Generally, the plant cover within the geographical boundary is lush, dense, and rich in flora. The dominant trees in this flora include chestnut, bearded oak, beech, hornbeam, black alder, plane tree, pine, and lime species. In Arhavi Chestnut Honey, the presence of Castanea sativa (chestnut) pollen stands out as the botanical origin of the product in melissopalynological analyses. Plants that serve as primary and secondary sources of pollen in the geographical boundary contribute to the unique aroma and color of Arhavi Chestnut Honey. Depending on climate and plant cover, the primary pollen density in Arhavi Chestnut Honey is primarily attributed to Castanea sativa (chestnut), while secondary pollens may include Tilia spp. (lime), Citrus spp. (citrus), Ericaceae (heaths), and Rosaceae (roses) species. The production of Arhavi Chestnut Honey generally involves the use of Caucasian Honeybees. The Caucasian Honeybee (Apis mellifera caucasica) is known for its resilience to the region's climatic conditions and is the most well-known and preferred bee breed among beekeepers. In terms of chestnut pollen representation, Arhavi Chestnut Honey contains a minimum of 70% chestnut pollen as part of the total pollen content from chestnut (Castanea sativa) species. The product, named after the predominant unifloral species (chestnut), is classified as chestnut honey.Arhavi Chestnut Honey has varying shades of brown color, a specific aroma related to the vegetation it is sourced from, and a relatively bitter and tangy taste. It has a viscous and fluid consistency, creating a mild burning sensation in the throat when consumed. Under appropriate storage conditions, it may partially or fully crystallize.