Natural Honey: In addition to its use as a natural sweetener honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent. People commonly use honey orally to treat coughs and topically to treat burns and promote wound healing.
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
- 100% pure honey, tested by carbon isotope analyzer *
- No color, flavor or other sweetener added
- Traceable from hive to hand
- Smooth filtering, cleaning out all the contaminants in honey, such as foreign bodies. wax and insect wings
Physical Characteristics:
Appearance: Thick, viscous liquid
Color: Varies from light amber to dark amber depending on the floral source
Consistency: Smooth, viscous, and uniform texture
Aroma: Sweet, floral, and characteristic of the source flora
Flavor: Sweet, slightly tangy, and floral with unique variations based on the floral source
Chemical Characteristics:
Moisture Content: 18% max
Total Sugars (Sucrose, Glucose, Fructose): 75-80% (typically fructose 38%, glucose 31%, sucrose 1-2%)
Fructose to Glucose Ratio: 1.0 to 1.3
Acidity (Free Acidity): 30 meq/kg max
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF): 40 mg/kg max (EU standard)
Ash Content: 0.6% max
Diastase Activity (DN): 8 Schade units min
pH: 3.5-5.5
Water Insoluble Matter: 0.1% max
Antibiotics: Not detectable
Heavy Metals (Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic): Within permissible limits as per international standards
Packaging:
Available Packaging: 250g, 500g, 1kg glass jars, plastic bottles, or bulk in 20kg, 25kg buckets, and 290kg food-grade steel drums
Shelf Life: 18-24 months when stored in a cool, dry place (away from direct sunlight)
Storage Conditions:
Storage Temperature: Below 25�°C (room temperature)
Humidity: Below 65%
Avoid crystallization by keeping at stable temperature; can be re-liquefied by gentle warming.
Usage:
Widely used as a natural sweetener in beverages, desserts, dressings, and sauces.
Used in medicinal applications for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Popular in skincare products due to its moisturizing properties.
Certifications:
Organic Certification (if applicable): USDA Organic, EU Organic, or other certifying bodies
Other Certifications: FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, Halal, Kosher, etc. (as applicable)
Origin:
India