Grades of Extracted Honey
U.S. Grade A is the quality of extracted honey that meets the applicable requirements of Table IV or V, and has a minimum total score of 90 points.
U.S. Grade B is the quality of extracted honey that meets the applicable requirements of Table IV or V, and has a minimum total score of 80 points.
U.S. Grade C is the quality of extracted honey that meets the applicable requirements of Table IV or V, and has a minimum total score of 70 points.
- Substandard is the quality of extracted honey that fails to meet the requirements of U.S. Grade C.
Color Standards
To access care and use guidance for the honey color comparator, see page 32 of the Equipment Catalog for Fresh and Processed Products Inspections (pdf) section on Honey.