In recent years, counterfeit honey has appeared on the European market, and the data is alarming. A recent inspection conducted by the Active Consumers association revealed that 5 out of 10 honey brands tested did not meet basic quality standards. These include:
Water content: Must be less than 20%
Electrical conductivity: Must not exceed 0.8 mS/cm
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF): No more than 40 mg/kg
Diastatic activity: At least 8 Göte units
Proline content: No less than 180 mg/kg
Fake honey is flooding the market: how to recognize the authentic one
How is honey counterfeited?
There are two common methods of adulterating honey:
