Description

Honey CAS NO 8028-66-8 is a natural, viscous sweetener produced by honey bees from the nectar of flowers. This product is valued for its unique flavor profile, natural preservative qualities, and functional properties beyond simple sweetness. It serves as a key ingredient for manufacturers in the food and beverage, nutraceutical, and personal care industries, where natural, wholesome ingredients are in high demand.

Application

• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used as a natural sweetener, flavor enhancer, and humectant in baked goods, cereals, confectionery, sauces, and specialty beverages.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into syrups, lozenges, and herbal formulations for its perceived wellness benefits and natural energy source.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a natural humectant and soothing agent in skincare products like creams, lotions, lip balms, and soaps.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Utilized as an excipient in cough syrups and throat lozenges for its demulcent and sweetening properties.
• Industrial Fermentation: Serves as a complex carbohydrate source in microbial culture media and fermentation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Honey
CAS No.	8028-66-8
Molecular Formula	Not Applicable (Natural Mixture)
Molecular Weight	Not Applicable
Synonyms	Bee Honey; Mel; Clarified Honey; Purified Honey; Strained Honey; Food Grade Honey; API Honey (as an excipient); Floral Honey
EINECS	232-443-3

Quality Control

Our honey is sourced and processed to meet stringent quality standards for industrial use. We provide material that complies with relevant specifications such as Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and can be supplied to meet specific pharmacopeial requirements (e.g., USP/NF) for excipient use. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters like sugar profile, moisture content, HMF levels, and diastase activity, ensuring traceability and consistent quality for your production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and potential fermentation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Description	Viscous, sweet liquid; characteristic odor and taste
Color	Light amber to dark brown
Moisture Content	≤ 20%
Total Reducing Sugars	≥ 65% (as invert sugar)
Sucrose Content	≤ 5%
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)	≤ 40 mg/kg
Diastase Activity	≥ 8 Schade units (or per grade requirement)
Ash Content	≤ 0.6%
Acidity	≤ 40 meq/kg

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.