There are some simple tests and experiments that can be performed at home, to verify the purity of honey. They are:
Test 1: Using water
Gently shake the glass.
Verdict: If the honey starts to dissolve and mix with the water, it’s not pure and some amount of water has been added to it. But if the honey forms a small lump and sinks to the bottom of the glass, it is pure in quality.
Test 2: Using methylated spirit/denatured alcohol
Mix equal parts of honey and equal parts of spirit in a glass.
Verdict: If the honey forms a lump and sinks, it is pure. But if it is adulterated, it will dissolve in the spirit and turn it milky white.
Test 3: Using fire
Now light a match and hold it to the wick.
Verdict: If the candle wick burns, the honey is pure. But if it fails to burn, water has been added to the honey.
Test 4: Using paper
Drop a few drops of honey on the paper/cloth.
Verdict: If the honey is pure, it will remain solid on paper. Impure honey will be absorbed by the paper. With the cloth, try washing off the honey. If it does not stain, it is pure.
Test 5: Testing the swirl of honey
Dip a honey dipper or spoon into some honey.
Hold the diaper above a plate and pour the honey.
Watch how the honey falls.
Verdict: As it falls, pure honey will flow from the spoon in a clockwise direction. It will do so very slowly. You flick the spoon upwards and the flow will slowly stop. A layered step formation of honey is formed on the plate. If adulterated, the honey will flow rapidly and smoothly and will pool on the plate.
Before carrying out any of the above tests, one basic and extremely simple “how to check the purity of honey” method is to read the label on the jar of honey, prior to its purchase. Manufacturers are required to mention the additives and additional substances that have been added to the produced honey. So you can make out if it is organic or extra sweet or artificial flavorings have been added, simply by scrutinizing the label. If you are buying honey straight from a beekeeper, then the honey is a raw and unprocessed quality as you are purchasing it straight from the source. Curtis Honey Man is a Beekeeper so you are in safe hands!
Hope you enjoyed reading how to test honey and will now not accept anything less than Pure Honey!
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