New Test Distinguishes Impure Honey From The Real Thing
source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090511115627.htm
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Here's some sweet news for honey lovers:
Researchers in France are reporting development of a simple test for distinguishing 100 percent natural honeys from adulterated or impure versions that they say are increasingly being foisted off on consumers.
Bernard Herbreteau and colleagues point out that the high price of honey and its limited supply has led some beekeepers and food processors to fraudulently make and sell impure honey doped with inexpensive sweeteners, such as corn syrup. These knock-offs are almost physically and chemically indistinguishable from the real thing.
this isn't just going on in france, this is a worldwide issue... protect your honey rights. BEWARE!
Researchers in France are reporting development of a simple test for distinguishing 100 percent natural honeys from adulterated or impure versions that they say are increasingly being foisted off on consumers.
Bernard Herbreteau and colleagues point out that the high price of honey and its limited supply has led some beekeepers and food processors to fraudulently make and sell impure honey doped with inexpensive sweeteners, such as corn syrup. These knock-offs are almost physically and chemically indistinguishable from the real thing.
this isn't just going on in france, this is a worldwide issue... protect your honey rights. BEWARE!
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