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Bees' renowned fidelity to a single type of flower results in the production of single-flower varieties of honey.

The thyme grows in dry soils and in southward-facing coastal strips. Honey from this flower source is dark-amber colored, has a deep and pleasant scent and an intensely aromatic flavor. It helps relieve constipation, indigestion, bronchitis, asthenia and loss of appetite. Period of production July.

The carob honey is produced in a specific area of the Iblean Mountains where is a large quantity of carob woods. It is an autumn honey, dark-amber colored and easily crystallizing. It has a distinctive carob fragrance and is a favorite ingredient for traditional confectionery.
Period of production November-December

The orange blossom honey has a light-amber color, a distinctive scent of orange-blossom and a smooth and pleasant taste. It has calming effects and helps relieve insomnia.
Period of production May.

The eucalyptus honey is walnut colored and strongly flavored, with intense and pleasant aroma.
It is a good antiseptic, emollient and expectorant.
Period of production July-August

The chestnut honey is produced in the mountainside in June and July. It is dark colored with a deep and acrid smell, and a slighly bitter taste. It improves blood circulation and is recommended for people who suffers from anaemia and asthenia, for people who practise sports or after an intense physical performance. It is also a good liver and prostate decongestant.

Differently from other types of honey this is made from the nectar of many different mediterrenean flowers hence characterized by a variety of flavors and scents.
Period of production late spring.

Produced in the Plain of Catania, this type of honey is made from the sulla flower (a plant that is mainly cultivated for fodder). It is a good laxative and diuretic, has excellent cosmetic properties and is used to treat acne.

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