Attribute Natural Honey Honey Products eg Honey Comb Honey Syrup Color Light amber to dark amber Varies depending on product generally golden brown Consistency Thick and viscous Varies comb is waxy syrup is more fluid Odor Characteristic floral scent Similar to honey but can vary with additives Taste Sweet with floral notes Sweet may have added flavors pH 34 to 61 Similar to natural honey Moisture Content 1520 1520 for honeybased products Viscosity 2000 to 10000 centipoise depends on temperature Lower viscosity for syrups solid for comb