Gallic acid is a polyphenolic substance widely present in honey, fruits, vegetables, and beverages. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antioxidative, and lipid-regulating activities (Nouri et al. 2021). The contents of polyphenols in honey varied greatly with the sources, so polyphenols can be used as a marker to indicate the honey source (Becerril-Sanchez et al. 2021). Therefore, the determination of polyphenols such as gallic acid in honey provides information for evaluating the nutritional value and identifying the source of honey.Because of the complex matrix of honey and the low content of gallic acid, it is important to choose appropriate sample preparation methods. The extraction methods