California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 6 - Honey
Section 1495.8 - Crystallized Honey and Partially Crystallized Honey
The term "crystallized" as it applies to extracted honey shall include crystallized and partially crystallized honey as defined in the U.S. grades for honey.
To determine the color of honey in crystallized form, a sample of the honey shall be liquefied by heating in a container of hot water (to prevent overheating) at a temperature of 140 degrees to 160 degrees Fahrenheit and immediately chilled, and the honey graded on the liquid basis.
1. Editorial correction adding NOTE filed 8-23-83 (Register 83, No. 35).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 29443, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 29617 and 29673, Food and Agricultural Code.