DEFINITIONS

0080-04-12-.02 DEFINITIONS.

(1) “Honey” means the natural food product resulting from the harvest of nectar by honeybees and the natural activities of the honeybees in processing nectar. It consists essentially of different sugars, predominantly fructose and glucose as well as other substances such as organic acids, enzymes and solid particles derived from honey collection. The color of honey can vary from nearly colorless to dark brown. The consistency can be fluid, viscous or partially to completely crystallized. The flavor and aroma vary, but are derived from the plant’s origin.

(2) “Blossom Honey” or “Nectar Honey” is the honey which comes from nectars of plants.

(3) “Honeydew Honey” is the honey which comes mainly from excretions of plant sucking insects (Hemiptera) on the living parts of plants or secretions of living parts of plants.

Authority: T.C.A. § 53-1-205. Administrative History: Original rule filed March 24, 2015; effective June 22, 2015.