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Clover Honey

Low concern

Clover honey is a natural sweetener composed of approximately 80% sugar (mostly fructose and glucose). FDA classifies honey as an added sugar when added to other foods.

Found in

189 products

What it is

Honey produced by bees foraging primarily on clover (Trifolium species) flowers; one of the most common varietal honeys.

Natural sweetener and flavoring.

Why it's flagged

added sugar contribution
infant botulism risk under 12 months
should be limited in diet

What regulators actually say

"Children under 12 months should not be fed honey because it can cause infant botulism."

CDC — Infant Botulism — cdc.gov

"Honey, when added to foods, is considered an added sugar for nutrition labeling."

FDA — Added Sugars on the Nutrition Facts Label — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food; FDA guidance on honey labeling.

European Union — EFSA

Conventional food; honey directive 2001/110/EC.

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