BULK HONEY

Capilano Labonté Inc (CLI) is part of Capilano Honey Limited, one of the largest honey processing and marketing companies in the world, with volume capacity of approximately 44,000 tonnes of retail/bulk honey annually.


CLI’s Canadian operation is complimented by our operations in Argentina - Capilano Argentina and Australia - Capilano Honey Limited. This enables CLI to meet the needs of our industrial clients through both our Canadian domestic and international honey channels, ensuring our clients continuity of supply.


QUALITY ASSURANCE
Our strong commitment to research and development along with our unique Barcode Lot Tracking System enables Capilano to track our honey from the farm gate to the end user, setting us apart from other honey companies.

CLI quality management systems are based on HACCP analysis and the ISO 9002 model to ensure extensive technical support for our quality products at all times. Capilano Labonté Inc is a HACCP approved plant.

CLI Bulk honey is available in*
15kg & 30kg Pails
285kg Drums - Food Grade.
1400kg Totes - Rigid Framed or Collapsible.

*Additional sizes available on request




Specifications and Applications

Specifications


DESCRIPTION

The nectar and saccharine exudations of plants, gathered, modified and stored by the honeybee. It may be a blend of several straight line honeys to give the required colour and flavour. The honey shall be clean, practically free from foreign matter including comb, wax and insect fragments. Free from signs of spoilage such as fermentation and mould growth, additives, preservatives, noxious substances and admixtures of any kind including sucrose and invert sugars.


APPEARANCE
Viscous liquid, clear to slightly turbid. Free from sediment.


ODOUR
Pleasant, characteristic aroma. Free from foreign odours.


FLAVOUR
Pleasant, characteristic, sweet flavour, sufficiently strong but not distinctive. Will vary according to floral variety.
Free from objectionable or foreign flavours.


COLOUR
As per Pfund Scales (Note: Pfund scale may vary slightly depending on country).
White 0 - 30mm
Golden 30 - 50mm
Amber 50 - 85 mm
Dark 85 - 100 mm


COMPOSITION
Moisture 15 - 18%w.w.b.
Fructose 36 - 50 %
Dextrose 28 - 36%
Sucrose 0.8 - 5.0%
Nitrogen 0.05 - 0.38%
Ash 0.04 - 0.93%
pH 3.3 - 5.6
Enzymes Invertase, diastase, glucose oxidase
Acid Gluconic acid
Free Acid 12 - 40 m-equiv./kg
Vitamins B2, B6, C, H & K
Minerals Potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron chloride, sodium, silicon, silica, manganese, sulphur, phosphorus, zinc & copper.


CHARACTERISTICS
Colour Colourless - Red Brown
Specific Gravity (17% moist 20°C) 1.423
Viscosity (17% moist 25°C)) 175 poise
Specific Heat (17.4% moist 20°C) 2.26 kJ/(kgK)
Thermal Conductivity (17% moist 21°C) 0.536W/(mK)
(17% moist 71°C) 0.595W/(mK)
Freezing Point (15% soln) 1.42° - 1.53°C
Water Activity (Aw) 0.5 - 0.6



AVAILABLE HONEY SOURCES
Canada – Argentina – Australia


Product Applications
The use of honey in commercial applications performs many functions e.g. Colour, Curing agent, Flavour enhancements,
Provides bulk (can be whipped), Humectant, Natural sweetener.
Liquid and whipped honey is used in the following product applications:

Breads/Coated nuts/Popcorn/Pretzels/Hams/Rice dish/Sauces/Small goods/Infant formula/Gourmet sauces/Health drinks/Prepared marinades/Salad dressings/Pharmaceutical products/Sweet buns/Nougat/Yoghurt/Soft centered chocolates/Reduced fat yoghurt/Boiled sweets Caramel’s/Muesli bars/Carbonated beverages/Muesli cereal/Ice cream/Breakfast cereals/Cream cheese/Cakes/puddings/Butter based spreads/Cake and icing mixes/Frozen desserts/Biscuits/Self-saucing puddings/Dry mixes/Hot drinks/Dairy drinks/Pet food/Soy based drinks



KOSHER CERTIFIED.
Montreal Kashrut certifies Capilano Labonté Inc


CERTIFICATES OF ANALYSIS.
(C of A)
All bulk honey produced is supplied with C of A and will meet the honey regulations of the day for the country of shipment.


NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
(sample only)
Quantity per 100g
Energy 1416kJ
Protein 0.3g
Fat - Total 0g
Fat - Saturated 0g
Carbohydrates 83.1g
Fat - Sugars* 82.5g
Sodium 15mg
*Sugars naturally occuring in honey.

 


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Capilano Labonté Inc. 530, rang Nault Victoriaville, Quebec G6P 7R5
Telephone: (819) 758 3877 Facsimile: (819) 758 9386 Website: www.capilanolabonte.com


DISCLAIMER
The above information and specifications within this brochure are true and correct at time of printing. Capilano Labonté Inc reserves the right to make modifications without prior notification, and accepts no responsibility for errors and/or omissions within this brochure.