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Physical and chemical specifications of honey compositions according to the GSO standards.
| Honey composition | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hydroxylmethylfurfural (HMF) | Not more than 60 mg/kg |
| Total reducing sugar | Not less than 60% |
| Fructose | 27–44.3% |
| Glucose | 22–40.7% |
| Sucrose | Not more than 5% |
| Fructose/Glucose ratio | Not less than 1% |
| Heavy metals and other additives (arsenic, lead, mercury, pesticide, etc.) | Absent or not to exceed maximum levels allowed |
| pH | 3.24–6.1 |
