The authenticity of honey can be determined by observing the color, solubility and many other ways.

Pure honey is usually pale yellow or amber in color, rather than very bright or too dark. In terms of clarity, pure honey should be slightly cloudy in natural light, rather than completely transparent. Stir a spoonful of honey into a cup of warm water; pure honey will gradually dissolve and spread out, while fake honey will solidify into clumps or stay in a hem.

Put a drop of honey on a paper towel. Pure honey won't be absorbed as quickly because it contains less water and more syrup, while fake honey mixed with water or additives will be absorbed quickly by the paper towel.

Light the honey with a lighter or a match and it will crackle and burn quickly if it's real, leaving a black char when it burns; however, fake honey may emit a lot of smoke and may smell bad.

These methods can initially identify the authenticity of honey, but to get more accurate results, it is best to analyze and test it through a professional organization. In addition, choosing trusted brands and distribution channels when buying honey can also reduce the risk of buying counterfeit products.

Precautions for purchasing honey

1, check the label information: carefully read the package label of honey, including the date of production, shelf life, manufacturer and other information. Make sure the product information is complete and reliable.

2. Choose a reliable brand: Choose a trusted and well-known honey brand. Bigger brands usually have strict production standards and quality control and can provide more reliable products.

3. Identify the source of honey: The quality and taste of honey is related to the source of honey. Some well-known honey sources, such as New Zealand's McAleese honey and Australia's Queensland honey, have good reputation and quality assurance.

4. Pure certification: Choose honey products that have been certified pure. Some honey brands and producers are certified by third-party organizations, such as the International Honey Association (IHA) for honey quality.

5. Formal sales channels: Choose to buy honey from formal sales channels, such as supermarkets, professional food stores or officially authorized online shopping malls. Avoid buying products from unknown sources to minimize the risk of fakes.