Dave wrote:

> I should point out that UK has the highest limit for HMF (80mg/kg), in 
> order to allow importation of more honey, not the other way around.

For clarity, the 80mg/kg applies only to imported honey of tropical origin 
and blends thereof; UK beekeepers have to comply with the EU limit of 
40mg/kg.

My understanding is that these limits are purely to prevent overheating and 
long storage, as other foods can contain much higher amounts, e.g. jam has, 
I believe, up to 2000mg/kg.

Best wishes

Peter Edwards
beekeepers at stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk
www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/

******************************************************
* Full guidelines for BEE-L posting are at:          *
* http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm  *
******************************************************