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Mel
Mel
Low concern
Honey is a natural caloric sweetener with established safety, but is contraindicated for infants under 12 months due to Clostridium botulinum spore risk. Counts as added sugar in dietary guidelines.
Found in
241 products
What it is
Honey ('mel' in Portuguese/Spanish/Latin), a natural sweetener produced by bees.
Natural sweetener and flavor.
Why it's flagged
- botulism risk for infants <12 months
- counts as added sugar
What regulators actually say
"Children younger than 12 months should not be fed honey because of the risk of infant botulism."
"Council Directive 2001/110/EC relating to honey."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS; FDA labeling guidance for honey
European Union — EFSA
Council Directive 2001/110/EC defines honey
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