Blend Of Honeys
Honey is a natural sweetener that is approximately 80% sugars (fructose and glucose). Like all added sugars, it contributes to caloric load and should be limited per Dietary Guidelines.
What it is
A mixture of honeys from different floral or geographic sources blended for consistent flavor, color, and price.
Natural sweetener and flavoring.
Why it's flagged
- Added sugar — contributes to total daily sugar intake
- Risk of infant botulism in children under 12 months
What regulators actually say
"Honey is defined as 'a thick, sweet, syrupy substance that bees make as food from the nectar of flowers and store in honeycombs'... Honey should not be fed to infants under 12 months of age due to the risk of infant botulism."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Honey is a food, not an additive; FDA defines proper labeling under 'Guidance for Industry: Proper Labeling of Honey and Honey Products.'
European Union — EFSA
Honey covered by EU Council Directive 2001/110/EC on honey.
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