Real and fake honey is endless, how to distinguish between consumers?
In recent years, with the boom of the honey market, real and fake honey have emerged in an endless stream, which makes consumers feel very confused. In order to protect the rights and interests of consumers, this article will introduce some ways to distinguish real and fake honey.
1. Observe the appearance.
Real honey is usually pale yellow or amber in color, shiny, viscous in texture and has a natural floral scent. Fake honey, on the other hand, may have a bright color, a thin texture, a floral aroma, and may even contain a taste of chemical additives.
2. Observe the bubbles.
Real honey is rich in active substances, which produce fine bubbles when shaken. Fake honey, on the other hand, may not contain these actives, so there are no or very few bubbles when shaken.
3. Observe crystallization.
Real honey crystallizes at lower temperatures, which is due to the precipitation of glucose in the honey. Crystals are a normal occurrence in real honey and do not affect the quality of the honey. Fake honey, on the other hand, may not crystallize, or crystallize very hard.
Fourth, the drip test.
Take a drop of honey and put it on the paper, real honey will gradually penetrate and spread, while fake honey may not penetrate or spread very slowly. This is because real honey is rich in active substances that can quickly penetrate the paper fibers.
5. Taste the taste.
Real honey has a unique texture and taste, with a natural sweetness and floral flavor. Fake honey may taste too sweet or have the taste of chemical additives.
Sixth, look at the label and origin.
When buying honey, be sure to check the product label and origin, and choose a product made by a regular brand and manufacturer. At the same time, it is also important to check the production date and expiration date of the product to avoid buying expired or spoiled products.
In conclusion, consumers must be vigilant when buying honey, paying attention to aspects such as appearance, bubbles, crystallization, paper dripping test, taste taste, and check labels and origin. If you find that there is a quality problem with the honey you purchased, you should promptly complain to the relevant departments and protect your rights. At the same time, it also calls on consumers to improve their awareness of self-protection and choose formal channels to buy honey to ensure that their consumer rights and interests are protected.