Yifeng Honey

Yifeng Honey

Yifeng Honey is an agricultural product with geographical indication status.

　　Yifeng Honey

　　Region:

　　Jiangxi

　　Applicant:

　　Yifeng County Green Food Development Office

　　Date of Announcement:

　　2016

　　Geographical Scope

　　Yifeng is situated on the southern foothills of the central section of the Jiuling Mountains in northwestern Jiangxi. The geographical indication protection area for Yifeng Honey covers longitude 114°30′26″ to 114°48′35″ and latitude 28°15′17″ to 28°27′17″. The protected region includes 73 villages (or sub-farms) across eight townships (towns, farms): Huanggang Town, Shihuajian Reclamation Farm, CheShang Forest Farm, Shuangfeng Forest Farm, Huanggangshan Reclamation Farm, Tanshan Town, Tianbao Township, and Tong’an Township. The protected scale consists of 20,000 bee colonies, with an annual yield of 600 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: Yifeng Honey is produced by Apis cerana bees foraging on local nectar sources such as mountain olive, dendropanax, eurya, and hovenia. State: At room temperature, it appears as a viscous liquid or is partially or fully crystallized, with fine crystals. Color: Depending on the variety, it is mostly water-white, light amber, or amber. Flavor: It has the unique aroma of Yifeng’s nectar plants, with a sweet and mellow taste; some honey may have a slightly bitter flavor. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Yifeng Honey contains 17 types of amino acids totaling 0.05g/100g–0.07g/100g, calcium content of 25mg/kg–43mg/kg, phosphorus content of 21mg/kg–25mg/kg, amylase activity ≥5ml/(g·h), fructose and glucose content ≥70%, moisture content 18.0%–22.0%, and is rich in various vitamins and minerals. Harmful bacteria (such as coliforms, salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus) are all below the standard limits. 3. Quality and Safety Regulations: Yifeng Honey strictly complies with the NY/T 752-2012 (Green Food Bee Products) standard.