1. (1) Blossom honey shall meet the standards for honey in Section R70-520-3;

2. (2) Blossom honey shall not contain more than 5% sucrose, except for the following:

   1. (a) Alfalfa (Medicago sativa);
   2. (b) Citrus spp;
   3. (c) False Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia);
   4. (d) French Honeysuckle (Hedysarum coronarium);
   5. (e) Menzies Banksias (Banksia menziesii);
   6. (f) Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis);
   7. (g) Leatherwood (Eucalyptus lucida);

   8. (h) Eucryphia milligani, which may contain up to 10% sucrose; and

      1. (i) Lavender (Lavandula spp) and Borage (Borago officinalis), which may contain up to 15% sucrose.

KEY: food safety, honey

Date of Last Change: June 1, 2022

Notice of Continuation: March 21, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-2-103, 4-5-104, 4-5-502