2027 Best Honey List
Raw, monofloral, blended, comb, flavoured, medicinal and functional honey.
Categories
25 food & beverage categories
Each category is tasted by specialists in that field, with its own sensory criteria. Products may be entered in more than one category where relevant.
2027 Best Cheese List
Fresh, soft-ripened, semi-soft, semi-hard, hard and blue cheeses.
25 of 25 categories · 1721 recognised types
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Honey
Raw Honey, Infused Honey, Monofloral Honey, Creamed/Whipped Honey, Comb Honey and more.
11 groups · 50 recognised types — tap one to open
- Unfiltered Raw Honey — Honey that is minimally processed and retains all its natural enzymes and nutrients
- Filtered Raw Honey — Honey that is lightly filtered to remove larger particles but still contains pollen
- Raw Organic Honey — Honey that comes from organically raised bees and flowers
- Unpasteurized Honey — Honey that has not been heat-treated, preserving its natural properties
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Cheese
Fresh Cheese, Soft-Ripened Cheese, Semi-Soft Cheese, Semi-Hard Cheese, Hard Cheese and more.
12 groups · 76 recognised types — tap one to open
- Mozzarella — (Fresh and Fior di Latte)
- Burrata — Soft mozzarella with a creamy interior
- Ricotta — Soft, mild Italian cheese made from whey
- Mascarpone — Rich, creamy cheese used in desserts like tiramisu
- Feta — Greek cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk, crumbly and tangy
- Cottage Cheese — Soft, lumpy cheese, often used in salads and snacks
- Cream Cheese — Soft, spreadable cheese, often used in baking and as a spread
- Queso Blanco — Mild, fresh Latin American cheese
- Paneer — Fresh Indian cheese used in curries and grilled dishes
- Chevre — Fresh, soft goat cheese
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Wine
Red Wine, White Wine, Rosé Wine, Sparkling Wine, Dessert and Sweet Wine and more.
12 groups · 69 recognised types — tap one to open
- Cabernet Sauvignon — Full-bodied red wine with dark fruit flavors and tannins
- Merlot — Medium-bodied red wine, often with plum and black cherry flavors
- Pinot Noir — Lighter-bodied red wine with red fruit flavors, such as raspberry and cherry
- Syrah/Shiraz — Full-bodied red with bold flavors of blackberries, spices, and sometimes smoky notes
- Malbec — Medium to full-bodied red with flavors of blackberries, plum, and cocoa
- Zinfandel — Fruity, spicy red wine often with raspberry, black pepper, and smoky notes
- Sangiovese — The primary grape in Chianti; flavors of red cherries, tomato, and herbs
- Tempranillo — Spanish red wine grape; flavors of cherry, dried fig, and tobacco
- Grenache — Medium-bodied red with flavors of red berries and subtle spiciness
- Carménère — A Chilean red wine known for its dark fruit flavors and smoky undertones
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Vinegar
White Vinegar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Balsamic Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar, White Wine Vinegar and more.
17 groups · 37 recognised types — tap one to open
- Commonly used for cleaning and cooking
- Sharp, strong flavor
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Spirits & Liquors
Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila and more.
12 groups · 57 recognised types — tap one to open
- Bourbon — American whiskey made from at least 51% corn, aged in new charred oak barrels (e.g., Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark)
- Scotch Whisky — Made in Scotland from malted barley or grain, aged for at least three years (e.g., Glenfiddich, Laphroaig); Single Malt Scotch; Blended Scotch Whisky; Islay Scotch (smoky, peaty flavors); Highland Scotch
- Irish Whiskey — Typically smoother, triple-distilled whiskey from Ireland (e.g., Jameson, Redbreast); Single Malt Irish Whiskey; Blended Irish Whiskey
- Rye Whiskey — Made from at least 51% rye, known for its spicy flavor profile (e.g., Bulleit Rye, Old Forester Rye)
- Tennessee Whiskey — Similar to bourbon, but filtered through charcoal (e.g., Jack Daniel’s)
- Canadian Whisky — Often lighter and smoother than American whiskey, typically made from a blend of grains (e.g., Crown Royal)
- Japanese Whisky — Crafted in a similar style to Scotch, with a focus on precision and refinement (e.g., Suntory, Nikka)
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Biscuits
Sweet Biscuits, Savory Biscuits, Breakfast Biscuits, Luxury and Artisan Biscuits, Dietary-Specific Biscuits and more.
9 groups · 37 recognised types — tap one to open
- Shortbread Biscuits — Traditional Shortbread; Butter Shortbread; Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread
- Digestive Biscuits — Classic Digestives; Chocolate-Covered Digestives; Whole Wheat Digestive Biscuits
- Butter Biscuits — Traditional Butter Biscuits; Lemon Butter Biscuits; Almond Butter Biscuits
- Chocolate Biscuits — Chocolate Chip Biscuits; Chocolate-Covered Biscuits; Double Chocolate Biscuits
- Cream-Filled Biscuits — Sandwich Cream Biscuits (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry); Custard Creams; Bourbon Biscuits; Oreo Biscuits
- Wafer Biscuits — Chocolate Wafer Biscuits; Vanilla Wafer Biscuits; Hazelnut Wafer Biscuits
- Jam-Filled Biscuits — Jammy Dodgers; Linzer Biscuits; Fig-Filled Biscuits
- Oat Biscuits — Classic Oat Biscuits; Oatmeal and Raisin Biscuits; Chocolate Oat Biscuits
- Honey Biscuits — Honey and Oat Biscuits; Honey Almond Biscuits
- Coconut Biscuits — Coconut Macaroons; Coconut Cream Biscuits; Coconut and Chocolate Biscuits
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Bread & Flours
Breads, Rolls and Buns, Pastries and Sweet Breads, Flours, Baking Mixes and more.
9 groups · 43 recognised types — tap one to open
- Loaf Bread — White Bread; Whole Wheat Bread; Multigrain Bread; Sourdough Bread; Rye Bread; Brioche; Pumpernickel; Seeded Bread; Gluten-Free Bread
- Artisan Breads — Ciabatta; Focaccia; Baguette; Pain de Campagne; Rustic Country Bread; Boule; Olive Bread; Potato Bread
- Flatbreads — Naan; Pita Bread; Lavash; Tortillas (flour and corn); Roti; Chapati; Focaccia
- Specialty Breads — Bagels; English Muffins; Crumpets; Croissants; Panettone; Stollen; Pretzels; Challah; Buns (burger buns, hot dog buns)
- Gluten-Free Breads — Gluten-Free White Bread; Gluten-Free Multigrain Bread; Gluten-Free Buns and Rolls
- Sliced Sandwich Breads — White Sandwich Bread; Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread; Multigrain Sandwich Bread
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Chicken
Whole Chicken, Chicken Parts, Ground Chicken, Chicken Sausages, Chicken Patties and Nuggets and more.
13 groups · 51 recognised types — tap one to open
- Fresh Whole Chicken — Unprocessed, raw chicken for roasting or grilling
- Frozen Whole Chicken — Pre-frozen chicken for extended storage
- Organic Whole Chicken — Free-range, hormone-free, and organically raised chicken
- Rotisserie Chicken — Pre-cooked, ready-to-eat whole chicken
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Confectionery & Snacks
Chocolate and Chocolate-Based Products, Candy and Sweets, Baked Goods and Biscuits, Chips and Crisps, Nuts and Seeds and more.
12 groups · 80 recognised types — tap one to open
- Milk Chocolate — Smooth, creamy chocolate made with milk powder or condensed milk
- Dark Chocolate — Chocolate with a higher percentage of cocoa and little to no milk
- White Chocolate — Chocolate made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids, without cocoa solids
- Flavored Chocolate — Chocolate infused with flavors like mint, orange, or chili
- Chocolate Bars — Single or multi-flavored chocolate bars, often with added nuts, fruits, or caramel
- Truffles — Rich, creamy chocolate confections often coated in cocoa or nuts
- Chocolate-Covered Nuts — Almonds, peanuts, or hazelnuts coated in chocolate
- Chocolate-Covered Fruits — Dried fruits like strawberries, raisins, or bananas covered in chocolate
- Chocolate Chips — Small chocolate morsels, often used in baking
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Craft Beers & Ciders
Craft Beers by Style, Specialty Craft Beers, Seasonal Craft Beers, Craft Beer Packs, Ciders by Style and more.
10 groups · 49 recognised types — tap one to open
- Pale Ales — American Pale Ale (APA); English Pale Ale; Belgian Pale Ale
- India Pale Ales (IPA) — West Coast IPA; New England IPA (Hazy IPA); Double IPA (Imperial IPA); Session IPA; Black IPA
- Lagers — American Lager; Pilsner (Czech Pilsner, German Pilsner); Vienna Lager; Helles Lager; Baltic Porter Lager; Dunkel (Dark Lager)
- Stouts and Porters — Dry Irish Stout (e.g., Guinness); Imperial Stout; Milk Stout (Sweet Stout); Oatmeal Stout; Chocolate Stout; Coffee Stout; Baltic Porter; Robust Porter
- Wheat Beers — Hefeweizen (German-style Wheat Beer); Witbier (Belgian White); American Wheat Beer; Dunkelweizen (Dark Wheat Beer)
- Saison and Farmhouse Ales — Saison; Bière de Garde; Grisette
- Sour Ales — Berliner Weisse; Gose; Lambic (spontaneously fermented sour beer); Flanders Red Ale; American Wild Ale
- Barleywine — English Barleywine; American Barleywine
- Bock Beers — Traditional Bock; Doppelbock; Maibock (Helles Bock); Eisbock
- Brown Ales — American Brown Ale; English Brown Ale; Nut Brown Ale
- Blonde Ales — Belgian Blonde Ale; American Blonde Ale
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Dairy Products
Milk, Butter, Cheese, Yogurt, Cream and more.
11 groups · 65 recognised types — tap one to open
- Whole Milk — Full-fat milk, typically around 3.25% fat
- 2% Milk — Reduced-fat milk, containing 2% fat
- 1% Milk — Low-fat milk, containing 1% fat
- Skim Milk — Fat-free milk
- Organic Milk — Milk from organically raised cows
- Flavored Milk — Milk with added flavors like chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry
- Lactose-Free Milk — Milk treated to remove lactose for people with lactose intolerance
- A2 Milk — Milk containing only the A2 protein, which some people find easier to digest
- Raw Milk — Unpasteurized milk, available in some regions
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Fruit and Vegetables Products
Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, Frozen Fruits, Frozen Vegetables, Dried Fruits and more.
14 groups · 68 recognised types — tap one to open
- Apples
- Bananas
- Oranges
- Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Grapes
- Pears
- Pineapples
- Citrus fruits (lemons, limes, grapefruits)
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Instant Drinks — Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, etc
Tea, Coffees, Ready-to-Drink Teas, Ready-to-Drink Coffees, Tea Accessories and more.
11 groups · 100 recognised types — tap one to open
- Black Tea — English Breakfast; Earl Grey; Darjeeling; Assam; Ceylon Tea
- Green Tea — Sencha; Matcha; Gunpowder; Jasmine Green Tea; Dragonwell (Longjing)
- White Tea — Silver Needle; White Peony (Bai Mudan); Shoumei
- Oolong Tea — Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess); Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe); Formosa Oolong
- Herbal Tea (Tisanes) — Chamomile Tea; Peppermint Tea; Hibiscus Tea; Rooibos Tea; Lemongrass Tea
- Flavored Tea — Chai Tea; Masala Chai; Vanilla Black Tea; Lemon Green Tea; Mint Green Tea
- Fruit Tea — Apple Cinnamon Tea; Berry Infusion Tea; Citrus Zest Tea; Peach Tea
- Decaffeinated Tea — Decaf English Breakfast; Decaf Green Tea; Decaf Earl Grey
- Specialty Teas — Pu-erh Tea (fermented tea); Yellow Tea; Blended or Artisan Teas (custom blends)
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Marmalades
Citrus-Based Marmalades, Exotic and Specialty Marmalades, Fruit-Infused Marmalades, Herb and Spice-Infused Marmalades, Alcohol-Infused Marmalades and more.
11 groups · 55 recognised types — tap one to open
- Orange Marmalade — Classic Orange Marmalade; Sweet Orange Marmalade; Bitter Orange Marmalade (Seville Orange Marmalade)
- Lemon Marmalade — Traditional Lemon Marmalade; Meyer Lemon Marmalade
- Grapefruit Marmalade — Pink Grapefruit Marmalade; Ruby Red Grapefruit Marmalade
- Lime Marmalade — Classic Lime Marmalade; Key Lime Marmalade
- Citrus Blend Marmalade — Orange and Lemon Marmalade; Mixed Citrus (Orange, Lemon, and Grapefruit); Triple Citrus Marmalade (Lemon, Lime, and Orange)
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Jam
Single-Fruit Jams, Citrus Jams, Multi-Fruit & Blended Jams, Premium / Extra Fruit Jams, Low-Sugar & No-Added-Sugar Jams and more.
10 groups · 52 recognised types — tap one to open
- Strawberry jam
- Apricot jam
- Peach jam
- Cherry jam
- Fig jam
- Plum jam
- Raspberry jam
- Blueberry jam
- Blackberry jam
- Quince jam
- Apple jam
- Pear jam
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Compote
Single-Fruit Compotes, Berry Compotes, Citrus Compotes, Multi-Fruit & Blended Compotes, Low-Sugar & Light Compotes and more.
9 groups · 46 recognised types — tap one to open
- Apple compote
- Pear compote
- Peach compote
- Apricot compote
- Plum compote
- Cherry compote
- Fig compote
- Quince compote
- Strawberry compote
- Blueberry compote
- Raspberry compote
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Meat Products
Fresh Meat, Processed Meat, Cured and Smoked Meat, Ground and Minced Meat, Pâtés and Terrines and more.
11 groups · 101 recognised types — tap one to open
- Beef — Ground Beef (minced); Beef Steaks (ribeye, sirloin, filet mignon, etc.); Beef Roast (chuck, rump, brisket); Beef Ribs; Beef Short Ribs; Beef Tenderloin
- Pork — Pork Chops; Pork Tenderloin; Pork Belly; Pork Ribs (spare ribs, baby back ribs); Ground Pork; Pork Shoulder (for pulled pork)
- Chicken — Whole Chicken; Chicken Breasts (bone-in or boneless); Chicken Thighs (bone-in or boneless); Chicken Wings; Ground Chicken; Chicken Drumsticks
- Turkey — Whole Turkey; Ground Turkey; Turkey Breasts (bone-in or boneless); Turkey Thighs; Turkey Wings
- Lamb — Lamb Chops; Ground Lamb; Lamb Shoulder; Lamb Leg (bone-in or boneless); Lamb Ribs
- Goat — Goat Stew Meat; Goat Ribs; Ground Goat
- Game Meat — Venison (deer); Bison/Buffalo; Wild Boar; Rabbit; Duck; Pheasant; Quail
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Pasta
Long Pasta, Short Pasta, Stuffed Pasta, Soup Pasta, Ribbon Pasta and more.
12 groups · 99 recognised types — tap one to open
- Spaghetti — Thin, cylindrical pasta; commonly served with tomato-based sauces
- Linguine — Flat, narrow pasta; perfect for seafood-based sauces
- Fettuccine — Thick, flat ribbons; traditionally paired with creamy sauces like Alfredo
- Tagliatelle — Similar to fettuccine but slightly narrower; often served with meat sauces (e.g., Bolognese)
- Bucatini — Thick spaghetti-like pasta with a hollow center; pairs well with rich sauces
- Pappardelle — Broad, flat pasta; ideal for hearty meat sauces (e.g., ragu)
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Spices, Herbs & Seasonings
Whole Spices, Ground Spices, Dried Herbs, Blended Spice Mixes, Chili and Pepper-Based Seasonings and more.
17 groups · 130 recognised types — tap one to open
- Peppercorns — (black, white, pink, green)
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Cloves
- Cardamom Pods
- Star Anise
- Nutmeg
- Coriander Seeds
- Cumin Seeds
- Fennel Seeds
- Mustard Seeds
- Bay Leaves
- Fenugreek Seeds
- Allspice Berries
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Rice & Grains
Rice Varieties, Ancient Grains, Grain Blends, Couscous, Bulgur and more.
17 groups · 71 recognised types — tap one to open
- White Rice — Long Grain White Rice; Medium Grain White Rice; Short Grain White Rice; Jasmine Rice; Basmati Rice; Arborio Rice (used in risotto)
- Brown Rice — Long Grain Brown Rice; Short Grain Brown Rice; Organic Brown Rice; Basmati Brown Rice; Jasmine Brown Rice
- Wild Rice — Whole Grain Wild Rice; Wild Rice Blends (mixed with other grains)
- Black Rice — Forbidden Black Rice
- Red Rice — Himalayan Red Rice; Thai Red Rice
- Glutinous Rice (Sticky Rice) — White Glutinous Rice; Black Glutinous Rice
- Parboiled Rice — Converted Rice (partially boiled before husking)
- Quick-Cooking and Instant Rice — Ready-to-Cook Rice; Instant White Rice; Instant Brown Rice
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Seafood
Fresh Fish, Shellfish, Canned and Preserved Seafood, Frozen Seafood, Smoked and Cured Seafood and more.
15 groups · 73 recognised types — tap one to open
- White Fish — Cod; Haddock; Halibut; Sole; Flounder; Sea Bass; Tilapia
- Oily Fish — Salmon; Mackerel; Tuna (fresh); Sardines (fresh); Herring
- Flatfish — Plaice; Turbot; Brill; Dover Sole
- Exotic and Specialty Fish — Swordfish; Barramundi; Grouper; Mahi-Mahi
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Sauces
Tomato-Based Sauces, Cream-Based Sauces, Oil-Based Sauces, Soy-Based Sauces, Vinegar-Based Sauces and more.
13 groups · 60 recognised types — tap one to open
- Marinara Sauce — A simple tomato sauce with garlic, onions, and herbs; used for pasta, pizza, and dipping
- Tomato Sauce — Basic tomato-based sauce often used as a base for other sauces
- Arrabbiata Sauce — Spicy tomato sauce made with garlic, tomatoes, and red chili peppers
- Pomodoro Sauce — A smoother, lighter tomato sauce typically used for pasta
- Bolognese Sauce — A rich, meaty tomato sauce made with ground meat (beef, pork, or veal) and vegetables
- Puttanesca Sauce — Tomato sauce with olives, capers, anchovies, and garlic
- Pizza Sauce — Tomato-based sauce designed specifically for pizza, often seasoned with herbs like oregano and basil
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Soft Drinks
Carbonated Soft Drinks (Sodas), Diet and Low-Calorie Soft Drinks, Sparkling Water, Tonic and Mixers, Juice-Based Soft Drinks and more.
14 groups · 64 recognised types — tap one to open
- Cola — Regular Cola; Diet Cola; Zero Sugar Cola
- Lemon-Lime Sodas — Regular Lemon-Lime Soda; Diet Lemon-Lime Soda
- Orange Sodas — Regular Orange Soda; Diet Orange Soda
- Root Beer — Classic Root Beer; Diet Root Beer
- Ginger Ale — Regular Ginger Ale; Dry Ginger Ale
- Cream Soda — Regular Cream Soda; Vanilla Cream Soda
- Grape Soda
- Fruit-Flavored Sodas — Strawberry Soda; Pineapple Soda; Cherry Soda
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Water
Bottled Water, Mineral Water, Spring Water, Purified Water, Alkaline Water and more.
19 groups · 43 recognised types — tap one to open
- Still Water — Regular Bottled Still Water; Large Bottled Still Water (1L and above); Small Bottled Still Water (500ml and below)
- Sparkling Water — Regular Sparkling Water; Naturally Carbonated Water; Flavored Sparkling Water (lemon, lime, berry, etc.); Mineral Sparkling Water
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Bakery & Baked Goods
Bread & Artisan Breads, Rusks, Crispbreads & Breadsticks, Biscuits & Cookies, Cakes & Sweet Baked Goods, Pastries & Viennoiserie and more.
13 groups · 145 recognised types — tap one to open
- White Bread — Soft, mild loaf made from refined wheat flour
- Wholemeal & Wholegrain Bread — Baked with the full grain, giving a denser crumb and nuttier flavour
- Multigrain Bread — Made from a blend of grains and seeds for texture and depth
- Sourdough Bread — Leavened with a natural starter, giving a tangy flavour and chewy crumb
- Rye Bread — Dark, dense bread with the characteristic malty flavour of rye
- Spelt Bread — Baked from the ancient wheat variety spelt, nutty and lightly sweet
- Ciabatta — Italian white loaf with an open, airy crumb and crisp crust
- Baguettes — Long, thin French loaf with a crackling crust and soft interior
- Focaccia — Flat Italian bread, dimpled and typically finished with olive oil and salt
- Brioche Bread — Enriched loaf with butter and egg, soft and lightly sweet
- Pita Bread — Soft round flatbread that pockets as it bakes
- Flatbreads — Thin breads baked unleavened or with a brief rise
- Seeded Bread — Loaf made or crusted with seeds such as sesame, linseed or sunflower
- Organic Bread — Baked from certified organic flour and ingredients
- Traditional & Regional Breads — Breads tied to a place or tradition, baked to local recipes