Centauri Honey, which is harvested from a Turkish cave 8,000 feet above sea level, was declared the world's most expensive honey by Guinness World Records. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records
The honey is dark in color and is said to have a bitter flavor. It is prized for its medicinal value, being high in magnesium, potassium, phenols, flavonoids and antioxidants.
Centauri said the honey can only be harvested once a year, as opposed to two to three times a year for most commercial honeys, to ensure the bees that make the nectar are not disturbed.
The company said samples of the honey are sent after harvest to the Turkish Scientific Council/Food Institute to verify its quality.
