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Is There HMF in Honey? Understanding a Key Quality Indicator

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According to the Codex Alimentarius Commission, fresh honey should contain no more than 40 mg/kg of HMF, an organic compound that forms naturally from sugars. The presence of HMF in honey is a key indicator of its freshness and whether it has been subjected to excessive heat during processing or storage.