Honey

Product: Natural Honey Our honey complies with Codex Alimentarius Standard (CODEX STAN 12-1981) and is available in both monofloral and multifloral varieties.

General Specifications Parameter Specification Moisture Content ≤ 20% (≤ 21% in tropical regions) Reducing Sugars (Glucose + Fructose) ≥ 60 g/100 g (≥ 45 g/100 g for honeydew honey) Sucrose ≤ 5 g/100 g (up to 10 g/100 g for some florals) Free Acidity ≤ 50 meq/kg Electrical Conductivity ≤ 0.8 mS/cm (higher in honeydew and chestnut types) pH Range 3.2 – 4.5 Diastase Activity ≥ 8 Schade units (unless heat-treated) HMF (Hydroxymethylfurfural) ≤ 40 mg/kg (≤ 80 mg/kg in tropical honey) Color Varies: water white to dark amber Taste & Aroma Pure, floral, no off-flavors Purity and Quality Assurance Test Requirement Adulteration (sugar syrup) Not detected Antibiotic Residue Absent Pollen Origin Verification Must match declared origin Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Hg, Cd) Within legal limits Pesticide Residue Compliant with local/international food laws Packaging Options Retail: Glass jars, PET bottles, squeeze tubes (50g – 1kg)

Bulk: Food-grade steel drums (290–300 kg), plastic pails, or IBCs

Storage Conditions: Cool (≤ 25°C), dry, and dark storage is recommended. Packaging must be sealed to prevent moisture absorption or fermentation.

Labeling Requirements All retail units are labeled in compliance with international trade norms:

Product name (e.g., “Clover Honey” or “Honey”)

Net weight

Country of origin

Production or “best before” date

Batch number / traceability code

Storage recommendations