Honey is one of the oldest and most valued foods for its medicinal properties and unique flavor.

However, it’s common today to find adulterated versions that contain only a small percentage of natural honey mixed with syrups or sugars. Therefore, it’s important to know how to identify if the honey you buy is authentic.

Below are five easy and effective home tests to find out.

1. Jar Test

Take the jar of honey, shake it gently, and turn it upside down.

Real honey: When stirred, bubbles form and rise slowly, which can take up to two hours to reach the surface due to its density and viscosity.

Fake honey: If the bubbles disappear quickly or don’t appear at all, it’s probably diluted with water or syrup.

2. Try a cup of water

Fill a clear cup with water and place a spoonful of honey in the center without stirring.

Real honey: It sinks to the bottom and holds its shape.

Fake honey: It dissolves before reaching the bottom, indicating that it contains additives.