Not easy to recognize real honey from fake honey!
Yes, many honeys are imported from Asia...
And some industrial honeys are actually just a mixture of glucose, water and gelatin.
So, how to buy a good honey , feast and enjoy all its virtues?
Fortunately, a beekeeper gave me all the tricks to tell the difference between fake honey and the real one.
Here are 8 tips forrecognizing real honey from fake honey and no longer be fooled. Watch:
In general, it is better to buy your honey directly from the producer .
First, you can ask him all the questions you want.
You can also visit his farm near you.
It's a great idea for a free activity to do with the kids.
Then, know that the producers keep the best honey for their personal production.
And they sell the rest to manufacturers who market honey.
The more local you buy, the more you are sure to have a quality product.
Sometimes it is difficult to find locally produced or even French honey that is recognized for its qualities by experts.
Failing that, choose European or South American honey as a last resort.
But avoid those marketed under the label Outside the European Union.
They often come from China.
And unfortunately, many of them are fake honeys.
- On the label you should see the list of ingredients. Honey must be 100% pure . No addition whatsoever should spoil your nectar.
- Ideally, you should see the mention "Honey collected and potted by the beekeeper ".
- It is also necessary that the Best before date (DLUO) is indicated. And it must not exceed 2 years.
- Another mention to spot, the origin of the honey .
Does your honey come from Provence, the Jura, the Pyrenees, or Paris? It is a guarantee of quality to know the origin of the honey.
- Finally a good honey also indicates which flowers it comes from:lavender, acacia, chestnut, orange, thousand flowers...
This is obviously decisive in its flavors.
- And if you can, choose organic honey.
A good honey often has a nice appearance and a nice golden or yellow color.
But be careful, the addition of dyes also makes it possible to obtain beautiful colors.
So take a good look at how your honey looks.
Very often, it has some imperfections.
It may contain pollen particles, a little beeswax, propolis.
If you see any, it's a rather good sign paradoxically.
This proves that it is genuine.
Similarly, real honey can crystallize over the long term (6 to 12 months).
If this is the case with your honeypot, don't worry.
This is normal and a sign of quality.
But be careful, the crystallization must be done evenly.
You've bought a jar... And you're having a terrible doubt?
You can put your honey through a whole series of tests to find out the truth.
For example, fill a glass with cold water.
Then take a teaspoon of honey and drop it into the glass.
If it falls directly to the bottom of the glass without mixing , the test is positive.
You have a real honey!
A good authentic honey has another quality.
It turns into caramel very quickly .
So, put some in a pan. And heat it up.
If it quickly turns into caramel, it's won!
If it starts to foam, that's not a good sign. Your honey is probably wrong.
Often fake honeys are made with lots of dyes to give them a nice golden color.
And that's good news for you.
Because dyes stain.
So to find out if you are right or wrong, put some on a white tea towel.
Make a nice stain! Then wash the tea towel.
If any halos or spots remain, it's fake honey.
If the stain leaves, it's real honey.
Another trick to thwart fraudulent honeys, the towel test in paper (or a Sopalin or a blotter).
Take a paper towel and put some on it.
If it is directly absorbed, bad luck! This is fake.
If it remains compact on the napkin, you have every chance of having the truth.
No, it's not a Koh Lanta test!
But a test to know if you have real honey.
To do this, coat the end of a match with honey . Then with another match, light it.
If the fire catches easily, it's real.
But if the fire is hard to take, it's fake. Do you know why?
Because it is made up of a lot of water . What prevents the fire from taking!
There you go, now you know all the tricks to buy real good honey!
Did you know that the French consume nearly 45,000 tonnes of it each year? ?
And only half is produced by French beekeepers.
The rest comes from all over the world, especially China.
And let me tell you, Chinese honey is best avoided.
Unfortunately, according to Que Choisir magazine, honey fraud continues.
So yes, an informed consumer is worth two.
Because with real honey, you will be able to take advantage of all its benefits for your health.
Not to mention all the great recipes you can make with it!
For example sautéed shrimps with honey and garlic, baked bananas with honey, chicken with honey and lemon, roasted carrots with honey...
And even for your beauty, it is indispensable.
But let me tell you one last thing!
Do not be tempted by honeys with so-called natural aphrodisiac properties, such as Black Horse.
Not only are these products completely unnatural, they are loaded with drugs.
There is for example Viagra. And those who consume it expose themselves to serious health problems.
These products are "illegal and dangerous", according to the DGCCRF, the General Directorate of Customs and Indirect Duties (DGDDI) and the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM).
