Composition criteria for honey and type of honey

Technical parameters for the composition of honey are set in Council Directive 2001/110/EC. The directive also lists the main types of honey according to origin and mode of production.

Our analysis package for determining the composition of honey includes the following parameters:

  • Sugars (fructose, glucose, sucrose, maltose, melezitose), LC method

  • Moisture content, refractometric method

  • Water-insoluble content, gravimetric method

  • Electrical conductivity

  • Free acid, titrimetric method

  • Diastase activity, enzymatic method

  • Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), LC method

The analysis can be supplemented with the following determinations to characterize the type of honey:

  • Pollen analysis using microscopy

  • Sensory analysis

The lower price of the displayed price range applies to composition analysis. The higher price applies when pollen analysis and sensory analysis are included.

Suitable sample matrices
Honey
Required sample quantity
100 g
Typical turnaround time
2 weeks after receiving the samples
Available quality systems
Accredited test method

Price

Typical price range (Excl. VAT):
280–350 €per sample

We also charge a 97 € service fee per order.

Large batches of samples are eligible for discounts.

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