Comprehensive Overview

Natural honey is frequently subjected to commercial adulteration with invert sugar syrups, rice syrup, and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Shri Jayam Waste Management performs comprehensive testing including Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), Fructose/Glucose ratio, C4/C3 sugar adulteration screening, pollen analysis, and trace antibiotic residue detection in accordance with mandatory FSSAI standards.

Applicable Regulatory Standards & Testing Protocols

✓ IS 4941 (Extracted Honey Specification) ✓ FSSAI Honey Standards (2018 Amendment) ✓ Export Inspection Council (EIC) Honey Norms

Analyzed Parameters & Test Methods

Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose & F/G Ratio

Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF in mg/kg)

Moisture Content (%) & Specific Gravity

Diastase Activity (Schade Units)

C4 & Rice Syrup Sugar Adulteration Screening

Antibiotic Residues: Chloramphenicol, Nitrofurans, Tetracyclines, Streptomycin

Heavy Metals: Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic

Sample Intake & Turnaround Protocol

500g Sealed Honey Container | Turnaround Time: 4 - 6 Working Days

Key Scope & Execution Deliverables

FSSAI mandatory parameter suite for commercial honey bottling

Enzymatic diastase and HMF thermal degradation analysis

LC-MS/MS antibiotic multi-residue screening

Sugar profile determination proving 100% pure floral honey origin

Key Business & Regulatory Benefits

Guarantees approval from FSSAI food inspectors and export inspection bodies

Protects consumer trust by certifying 0% artificial sugar syrup adulteration

Required Document Checklist

Apiary Location / Bulk Honey Lot Number
FSSAI Bottling License Copy