M any want to buy honey, but mostly us afraid of falling into the honey fiddled, How do you know the difference between fake and origin...
Many want to buy honey, but mostly us afraid of falling into the honey fiddled, How do you know the difference between fake and original honey?
Before performing any tests, there is essential step and incredibly simple is to read the label on a jar of honey before you buy it, where you first check the manufacturer name So you can buy with confidence and should be free of any additional material or artificial flavored.
There are different types of pure honey can have different densities and other characteristics, and
Many tests can be performed to see purity this honey, to verify the purity of the honey in the House, you can do the following tests:
1-Ignitability
You should know that pure honey flammable, this test to know 100% purity by honey, to experience that, put honey on the matchstick or candle, then light a matchstick (candle), adulterated honey you add water do not ignite because the humidity is one of the impurities that scams.
2-Honey spot test on water
- Fill a glass with water
- Add one tablespoon of honey in the glass
- Check whether the honey dissolves in water
Because the natural honey snaps into the bottom of the Cup One block, Either honey spoofed it dissolves in water. Because mixing honey impurities such as sugar.
3- Honey test on a paper towel
This test is done to check for honey which added to water.Because honey spoofed would leave traces of moisture on blotting paper
4-Test the consistency of honey

- If the leak quickly it fiddled.
- The pure honey remains intact on your thumb.
5-Ants test
It is known that Instinct ants are attracted to artificial sugar, and not attracted to natural honey due to its containing element insect repellent. The ants keep one of the best tests to detect adulterated honey
What are the characteristics of the original pure honey?
By studying the properties of pure honey, it is very easy to know whether this is pure honey or spoofed, following are some key differences in the properties of honey will help you distinguish between fake and real honey:
Pure honey properties
- Original pure honey Not gooey if rubbing between fingers
- A relatively thick, and takes some time to go from one side of the jar to the other side.
- Bait disappears within minutes. Note: the taste may change due to heating and cooling
- Light scent
- Not quickly dissolves in water but settles on the bottom, and melts if move a bit for some time.
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