The purpose of this study is to evaluate the botanical origin, as well as the antioxidant activities of honeys derived from hives installed in cashew orchards in Séguéla (Côte d'Ivoire). Pollen analysis of four samples revealed that three honeys are multifloral (MC, MF, MW), while only one (MB) is monofloral (Lannea acida). In addition, this pollen analysis identified 73 plant taxa belonging to 32 families pollinated by bees. Species richness ranges from 1 to 31 taxa per honey sample. The most dominant plant families are Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Asteraceae. All honeys analyzed have antioxidant activities. Bobi (MB) honey has both the best antiradical activity (IC50 = 62.12 μg / ml) and the good reducing power (9.18%). In addition, all honeys derived from Séguéla unlike commercial honey, are dark shades reflecting their high content of phenolic compounds and flavonoids. All its physicochemical parameters comply with the standards proposed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. It is therefore clear that honeys from modern beekeeping in Séguéla meet the quality criteria required for the marketing and consumption of honey.
