In recent years, the European market has seen a rise in fake honey, with alarming statistics from the Active Consumers organization revealing that half of the tested honey brands fail basic quality standards. These standards include water content, electrical conductivity, HMF, diastase activity, and proline content. Honey is commonly adulterated through: 1.Dilution with glucose-fructose syrup: Increases volume but reduces quality. 2.Premature harvesting: Leads to higher water content and lower quality. Popular DIY honey authenticity tests, like the napkin test and hexagon shape test, often don’t provide reliable results Real honey may still spread on a napkin, and honey doesn’t form hexagons in water. Ants are also attracted to both real and fake honey. While density and dissolution tests can offer some insight, they aren’t foolproof due to varying honey types. To confirm authenticity, laboratory testing is the most reliable method, as counterfeits become increasingly sophisticated
Related Posts
This historic photo has never been edited – have a closer look and try not to gasp when you see it Check the 1st comment…
Looking back at old Oscars photos, especially from the 1970s, sends nostalgic chills down my spine. There’s something almost haunting about those images — they evoke memories…
We have very sad news for 78-year-old Elton John as it has been confirmed that he… – Check the comments
Music legend Elton John has officially ended his touring career, closing a remarkable chapter that spanned over five decades. The 76-year-old artist performed his final concert at…
HUGE TRAGEDY Clint Eastwood is in shock. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing. Check the first comment ⤵️⤵️
Christina Sandera, Clint Eastwood’s longtime partner, died recently. She was 61 years old. They started dating in 2014, soon after meeting at Clint’s restaurant in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Clint…
Michael Douglas reveals heartbreaking exit from acting
Michael Douglas reveals heartbreaking exit from acting After nearly 60 years in Hollywood, the legendary Michael Douglas, 80, recently shocked fans by announcing that he has “to…
Sadly, it is confirmed… The end of a legend. Goodbye, Jim Carrey Check the comments
Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American comedian, actor, and writer who has left a lasting impact on the entertainment business. Carrey was born on January 17, 1962, in…
30 Minutes ago in New York, Alec Baldwin was confirmed as…
Just 30 minutes ago in New York, actor Alec Baldwin was officially confirmed as the lead in an upcoming political thriller, according to sources close to the…