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- Apply a small amount of honey to your thumb.
- Observe how it behaves:
- If it spreads quickly, it is likely to be tampered with or fake.
- Pure honey should hold its shape on your thumb.
Water Test
- Fill a glass with water.
- Spoon some honey into the glass.
- Observe the honey’s reaction:
- Artificial or tampered honey will dissolve quickly.
- Pure honey will sink to the bottom and then slowly stir.
Flame Test
This test helps determine the complete purity of honey.
- Light a match.
- Place the match on top of the honey.
- Observe the match flame:
- If the flame immediately extinguishes, the honey is likely fake.
- Moisture, a common impurity, is often found in adulterated honey.
Vinegar Test
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