How to distinguish natural honey from fake: 4 useful tips
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SSPDaily has prepared effective ways to help you accurately distinguish natural from fake honey. Learn about the main differences that you need to consider when buying.
Check the density
Natural honey is usually thicker and harder to pour, while fake or diluted honey has a thinner consistency. To test this, try dipping a spoon into the honey and watch it drip down.
Appearance
Natural honey usually has a cloudy or opaque appearance, while fake honey is clear and transparent. In addition, you can pay attention to the presence of sediment at the bottom of the honey, if there is any, it is a fake. In addition, natural honey can crystallize over time, which indicates its authenticity.
Solubility in water
Natural honey dissolves in warm water, forming a cloudy cloud. If it does not dissolve or dissolves too quickly, it is a sign of fake honey.
Evaluation of taste and aroma
Natural honey usually has a distinct aroma and unique flavor, which depends on the type of flower nectar. A fake imitates the appearance, but often does not have such a rich flavor and aroma.