Honey

Indian Natural & Organic Honey

Reducing Sugars ≥65% | Moisture ≤20% | HMF ≤15 mg/kg | Diastase Activity ≥8 Schade | Sucrose ≤5%

Premium Export-Grade Honey from India’s Diverse Floral Sources

India produces 142,000 MT of natural honey annually, exporting 107,963 MT to global markets including USA (70-85% share), EU, UAE, and Japan.

Bharat Path Exim supplies FSSAI-certified, NMR-tested honey sourced from Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, and forest clusters—meeting FDA, Codex, and USDA Organic standards for bulk processors, re-packers, and premium retail brands.

Honey Varieties & Specifications

Variety	Color & Flavor	HMF (mg/kg)	Moisture	Market Position	FOB Price ($/kg)
Mustard Honey	Light amber, mild	≤15	≤20%	Standard bulk export	1.56-2.00
Acacia Honey	Very light, transparent, mild	≤10	≤18%	Premium retail	3.00-5.15
Lychee Honey	Light, fruity, premium	≤12	≤18%	Gifting & specialty	3.00-5.15
Eucalyptus Honey	Darker tone, medicinal aroma	≤15	≤20%	Wellness market	2.00-3.50
Multiflora Honey	Mixed floral, golden	≤15	≤20%	Commodity bulk	1.56-2.00
Wild Forest Honey	Dark, rich, complex	≤15	≤20%	Organic niche	2.50-4.50
Organic Certified	Varies by floral source	≤15	≤18%	Premium organic	~14.00

Quality Standards (FSSAI & Codex Compliant)

Physical-Chemical Parameters

Parameter	Specification	Testing Standard
Reducing Sugars	≥65%	FSSAI/Codex
Moisture Content	≤20%	Karl Fischer method
Sucrose	≤5%	HPLC
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)	≤15 mg/kg	Spectrophotometric
Diastase Activity	≥8 Schade units (≥3 low-enzyme varieties)	Schade method
Acidity	≤20 meq/kg	Titration
Water-Insoluble Solids	≤0.1%	Gravimetric
Mineral Content (Ash)	≤0.5%	Muffle furnace

Purity Requirements

✓ Natural honey, free from added sugars or artificial sweeteners
✓ No antibiotics, pesticides, or prohibited substances
✓ C4/C3 sugar adulteration test negative
✓ Meets importing country MRL (Maximum Residue Limits)

Certifications & Testing

Indian Certifications

Mithila GI-Protected Origin: 15-20% price premium in USA/EU conscious buyers
Consistent Yield: 45kg premium grade per 100kg raw (vs. 40% industry avg)
Traceability: Pond→farmer→processing batch→shipment documentation
Export-Ready Packaging: Nitrogen-flushed standup pouches, rigid jars, 10-15kg bulk sacks

International Certifications Available

USDA Organic (NOP) – USA organic market access
EU Organic (EC 834/2007) – Pesticide-free, chemical-free production
NPOP (India Organic) – Gateway to USDA/EU organic equivalence
ISO 22000 / HACCP – Food safety management system
Halal Certification – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Malaysia
Kosher Certification – USA/Israel niche markets

Mandatory Testing for Export

NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) – Origin/purity authentication (EU requirement)
Antibiotic Residue Test – Tetracycline, sulfonamides, chloramphenicol screening (USA/EU/Japan)
C4/C3 Sugar Analysis – Detects corn syrup or cane sugar adulteration
Pollen Profiling (Melissopalynology) – Floral source verification (EU)
Pesticide Residue Panel – Multi-residue screening per importing country MRL
Heavy Metals – Lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury (all markets)

Packaging Formats

Retail Export Packaging (Consumer Packs)

Format	Material	Sizes Available	Features	Best For Markets
Glass Jars	Food-grade glass + tamper-evident lid	250g, 500g, 750g, 1kg	Induction-sealed, UV-resistant, premium positioning	USA, EU, Japan
PET/HDPE Jars	Food-grade plastic + airtight seal	400g, 500g, 1kg	Cost-effective, lighter freight, durable	Middle East, Africa, Asia
Squeeze Bottles	Food-grade PET + flip-top cap	250g, 500g	Easy-pour, convenient daily use	UAE, USA

Standard Features: Moisture barrier | Batch coding & traceability | Market-specific labels (FDA/GCC/EU formats)

Bulk Export Packaging (Industrial Supply)

Format	Material	Capacity	Sealing Type	Primary Use Case
Aseptic Metal Drums	Epoxy-coated steel	25kg, 50kg, 300kg	Airtight with anti-leak lids	Re-packers, private-label manufacturers
HDPE Drums	Food-grade HDPE + inner liner	25kg, 50kg	Metal ring seal, tamper-proof	Food processing, cosmetics, pharma
Secondary Packing	Wooden/plastic pallets	Per container	Stretch-wrapped, corner boards	Export containers (18-36 MT)

Compliance: IS standards for food-contact materials | Fumigation certificate (wooden pallets) | Export-grade carton packing

Market-Specific Compliance

USA (70-85% of India’s Honey Exports)

✓ FDA facility registration
✓ FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) compliance
✓ Prior Notice filing for each shipment
✓ USDA Grade A preferred (90+ points clarity/flavor)
✓ US-format nutrition facts panel
✓ No therapeutic/medical claims permitted
✓ NMR profiling increasingly requested by buyers

European Union

✓ EU Honey Directive compliance
✓ Mandatory country-of-origin declaration
✓ Zero-tolerance for prohibited antibiotics/pesticides
✓ NMR + pollen profiling for premium markets
✓ EU Organic certification for organic claims (834/2007)
✓ Multilingual labeling (varies by country)

UAE & GCC

✓ Halal certification (mandatory in Saudi Arabia)
✓ Arabic-English bilingual labels
✓ GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) compliance
✓ Health certificate and certificate of free sale
✓ Premium packaging for gifting market (Ramadan, festive)

Japan

✓ Food Sanitation Act compliance
✓ Strict residue limits and microbiological testing
✓ Precise ingredient composition labeling
✓ JAS-equivalent standards for functional food applications
✓ Low-HMF, low-moisture, light-colored honey preferred

Target Applications

Food & Beverage Industry

✓ Bakery and confectionery ingredient
✓ Natural sweetener for beverages
✓ Breakfast cereal and granola bars
✓ Sauces, dressings, and marinades

Retail & Consumer Markets

✓ Health food stores and supermarkets
✓ Organic and specialty retail chains
✓ E-commerce and subscription boxes
✓ Ethnic grocery stores (diaspora markets)

Industrial & Ingredients

✓ Private-label honey brands (re-packing)
✓ Nutraceuticals and wellness products
✓ Cosmetics and personal care (face masks, lip balms)
✓ Pharmaceutical formulations (cough syrups, throat lozenges)

Foodservice & HORECA

✓ Hotels, restaurants, cafes
✓ Institutional catering
✓ Premium gifting and hampers (GCC market)

Ordering Information

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)

✓ Retail Packs: 1,000 units (mixed sizes acceptable)
✓ Bulk Drums: 1 MT (trial orders) | Scalable to 18-36 MT containers

Lead Time

✓ Standard orders: 20-25 days post order confirmation
✓ Custom labeling: Add 5-7 days for artwork approval + printing
✓ Organic certified batches: 30 days (certification documentation)

Export Ports

✓ Noida/Dadri ICD (North India)
✓ Nhava Sheva (Mumbai)
✓ Chennai Sea Port
✓ Faridabad ICD

Payment Terms

✓ Letter of Credit (L/C)
✓ Telegraphic Transfer (T/T)
✓ Other terms negotiable based on buyer relationship

Documentation Provided

✓ Commercial Invoice & Packing List
✓ Certificate of Analysis (CoA) – batch-wise
✓ Certificate of Origin (APEDA/Chamber of Commerce)
✓ Health Certificate & Phytosanitary Certificate (where required)
✓ Halal/Organic/ISO certificates (as applicable)
✓ Shipping Bill/Bill of Lading
✓ Insurance Certificate

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