Honey Powder and Liquid Honey
Honey varies by floral source in colour, moisture and enzyme activity.
Key Specifications
| Moisture (liquid) | ≤ 20 percent |
|---|---|
| HMF | ≤ 40 mg/kg |
| Diastase activity | ≥ 8 Schade units |
| Colour | 30-80 mm Pfund |
| Form | Liquid / spray dried powder |
| Packaging | 290 kg drum / 25 kg bag |
Honey is a specification problem, not just a flavour
Honey varies by floral source in colour, moisture and enzyme activity. Buyers running a fixed label need those parameters fixed, and HMF plus diastase activity are the two indicators of heat damage and freshness that most audits look at.
Powder versus liquid
Spray dried honey powder at 70-80 percent honey solids avoids the handling problems of a viscous liquid in dry blends, but it loses the volatile aromatics. Choose by whether the honey note must be recognisable.
Typical Applications
- Bakery and cereal bars — Powder for dry blends, liquid where a honey flavour must be distinct.
- Beverages — Liquid honey at 1-5 percent for honey-sweetened drinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify honey authenticity?
HMF and diastase activity plus a sugar profile by HPLC. Isotope testing is used where adulteration risk is high.
Why does honey crystallise?
Glucose crystallises at low temperature and high glucose-to-fructose ratio. Gentle warming reverses it without affecting quality.
Is the powder 100 percent honey?
Standard spray dried honey contains a carrier, typically 20-30 percent, so check the declared composition.
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