What goes on a honey nutrition information label?

For 1 tablespoon (21 g) of pure honey: 60 calories, 17 g total carbohydrate (6% DV), 17 g total sugars, including 17 g added sugars (34% DV). Fat, sodium and protein all round to zero.

Is honey labeled in ounces or fluid ounces?

In ounces by weight. Honey is a viscous food, and FDA rules say those are labeled by weight. A 12 oz honey bear holds 12 ounces by weight, written as "NET WT 12 OZ (340g)".

Can I call my honey clover or orange blossom honey?

Yes, if you have information that the plant on the label is the main floral source. If you are not sure, plain "Honey" is always correct.

Can I use a honey label template I found online?

For the front design, sure. The back is where templates go wrong: servings per container, rounding and the added sugars line all have to be right for your jar. We fill those in for your exact jar size and export a PDF or SVG your designer can drop in.

Custom Honey Label

Custom honey labels need the word "honey" on the front, the net weight in ounces and grams, your name and address, and in most cases a Nutrition Facts panel based on 1 tablespoon. Pure honey needs no ingredient list. Enter your jar size and get a print-ready label with the honey nutrition information already worked out.

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Custom honey label on a glass jar of wildflower honey: front label and a Nutrition Facts back label: 60 calories and 17 g sugars per 1 tablespoon

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What has to be on your honey label

Six parts, front and back. The numbers match the jar on the left.

Front label

RAW & LOCALWildflowerHoney

NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g

Back label

Nutrition Facts

about 22 servings per container

Serving size1 tbsp (21g)

Calories60

Total Fat 0g0%

Sodium 0mg0%

Total Carb. 17g6%

Total Sugars 17g

Incl. Added Sugars 17g34%

Protein 0g

Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium.

INGREDIENTS: Honey.

Allergens: none of the 9 major food allergens.

Packed by Clover Hollow ApiaryAsheville, NC 28801

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The name "honey"21 CFR 101.3
Pure honey is called "honey". You may add the floral source, like "Clover honey", if it really is the main source.
2
Net weight21 CFR 101.7
Honey is sold by weight, not fluid ounces. Write NET WT in ounces and grams in the bottom 30% of the front label.
3
Nutrition Facts21 CFR 101.9
Per 1 tablespoon. Small sellers can be exempt, but many stores and markets still ask for one.
4
Ingredient list (optional)FDA honey guidance
Pure honey does not need one. Add cinnamon, chili or a flavor and it does.
5
Allergen statementFALCPA
Honey is not one of the 9 major allergens. Infused honey with nuts or sesame must say so.
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Name and address21 CFR 101.5
Who packed it, with city, state and ZIP. Bottled by someone else? Use "Packed for" or "Distributed by".

Honey rules

Things that are different for honey

1 tbspServing sizeThe FDA reference amount for honey is 1 tablespoon. One tablespoon of honey weighs about 21 g, so a 1 lb jar has about 22 servings.21 CFR 101.12

†Added sugars on pure honeyHoney counts as added sugar. For pure honey, FDA lets you show only the % Daily Value with a "†" and a short footnote, instead of "Includes 17g Added Sugars". Our labels print the standard line, which is also correct; add the † version in your own design if you prefer.FDA added sugars guidance

BlendHoney plus syrup is not honeyMixed in corn syrup or sugar? The name must say so, like "Blend of honey and corn syrup", with the bigger part first. FDA treats a blend sold as plain honey as adulterated.FDA honey guidance

Raw?Words like raw and localFDA's honey guidance does not define "raw". You can use it, as long as it is true for how you extract and bottle your honey.Read the honey rules →

Sizes

Honey jars and the label that fits

Bears and small jars leave little room on the back. Pick a size and switch label styles in the tool to see what fits.

Honey jars and the label that fits
Container	Typical label area	Style that usually fits
2 oz mini jar	1.5 × 2 in	Address or phone for nutrition info
12 oz honey bear	3 × 1 in	Small package (linear)Most common
1 lb glass jar	6 × 2 in	Wide (tabular)
5 lb tub	4 × 5 in	Standard (vertical)

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Pure honey is one line. Add cinnamon or chili flakes for an infused honey and the label, ingredient list and added sugars update.

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Ingredient	Amount	Unit
Honey✓ USDA match	1	lb

Makes 1 jar (1 lb)Serving 1 tbsp (21 g)

Questions

Honey label questions

Often, but not always. If your sales are under the FDA small business limits and you make no nutrition claims, you can skip the Nutrition Facts panel. The name, net weight and your address are still required. Our free quiz tells you which side you are on. Do I Need a Nutrition Label? →

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Honey label questions

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What goes on a honey nutrition information label?+

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Can I call my honey clover or orange blossom honey?+

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