The Quality of Our Honey, Validated by Rigorous Tests!

At STo AMARO, our honey is much more than just a product: it is the fruit of passionate and meticulous work. Because your trust is important to us, this is why we have our honey analyzed by a laboratory certified to European standards and guarantee total transparency by sharing the results with you. Every detail is important, and we do everything we can to ensure that you can enjoy our honey with serenity and pleasure.

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STo AMARO Honey Quality Tests and Analysis

Discover the criteria that attest to the quality of our honey and why every detail matters to us and to you.

Icon for Diastatic Index Diastatic Index (Diastase Activity) - 32.2 DN (± 2.6)

The diastatic index reflects the activity of the natural enzymes present in honey, a guarantee of its quality and purity. European standards require a minimum value of 8 DN to guarantee good quality honey. With an exceptional index of 32.2 DN, STo AMARO honey demonstrates incomparable freshness and remarkable enzymatic richness. This high score proves that it is unaltered, perfectly preserved, and that it preserves all its natural and nutritional properties for your greatest pleasure.

Conclusion: Excellent

Icon for Fructose Fructose - 378.6 g/kg

Fructose is one of the main natural sugars present in honey. An ideal concentration guarantees a pleasant flavor and good stability of the product. With its 378.6 g/kg, STo AMARO honey offers a perfect balance between natural sweetness and taste richness, for an experience that is both pleasant and authentic.

Conclusion: Very good

Icon for Glucose Glucose - 280.0 g/kg

Glucose plays a key role in the crystallization and stability of honey. With 280.0 g/kg, STo AMARO honey achieves a perfect balance, ensuring a pleasant texture and better prevention of fermentation.

Conclusion: Very good

Icon for Humidity Humidity - 18.2%

A humidity level below 20% is crucial to avoid fermentation and ensure the preservation of honey. With 18.2%, STo AMARO honey preserves its flavor, freshness and quality for longer.

Conclusion: Good

Icon for Free Acidity Free Acidity - 24.0 meq/kg

With a value of 24.0 meq/kg, STo AMARO honey offers remarkable sweetness, without any pronounced acidity, for a perfect taste experience and prolonged stability.

Conclusion: Very good

Icon for 5-HMF 5-HMF - 13.5 mg/kg

5-HMF is a key indicator of honey freshness. With only 13.5 mg/kg, STo AMARO honey demonstrates a respectful production process, preserving all its nutritional and taste properties.

Conclusion: Excellent

Overall synthesis

We know that lab results can sometimes be a little tricky to decipher. But for the true tasting experts (you, of course!), here’s a summary of the key points about STo AMARO honey:

  • High enzymatic activity , a guarantee of freshness and quality.
  • A perfect balance between fructose and glucose , ensuring sweetness and preservation.
  • Optimal humidity and acidity levels for increased stability.
  • A low level of 5-HMF , guaranteeing an unheated and preserved product.

Conclusion: A very high quality honey, designed for the pleasure of the senses.