5 Tips To Check The Purity Of Honey

By: Somdatta Saha

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 Honey is considered a great alternative to sugar. But the problem is the quality. It can be quite a challenge to find unadulterated honey. Here're some ways to check the purity.

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1. The Thumb Test

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Take some honey on your thumb and check if it spills around like any other liquids. If it does, it may not be pure.

2. The Water Test

Take a tsp of honey and put in a glass of water. Fake ones will dissolve, while pure honey will settle at the bottom of the glass.

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3. The Flame Test

Pure honey is inflammable. But we request you to conduct the test with utmost caution, and at your own risk.

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4. Use vinegar

Mix a tbsp honey, some water and 2-3 drops of vinegar. If this mixture foams up, there's a chance of it being adulterated.

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5. The Heat Test

If you heat pure honey, it will caramelize and not become foamy. But, in case of impure honey it may become bubbly on heating.

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