Check the honey on "naturalness"

Savior of the honey feast: a celebration of old, which served as a signal to start harvesting honey. It is believed that in mid-August, honeycomb in the hive are filled to capacity. Today, many honey producers are not waiting for natural ripening of the product, and prefer to use numerous industrial tricks.









Find natural honey without additives, and additives can be difficult. In order to obtain benefits unscrupulous beekeepers and producers of honey diluted product sugar syrup, and for density add the flour, starch, chalk and even sand. The result is something that looks like a real honey. However, the attentive consumer will notice the irregular texture, foamy, and lack of flavor, or conversely, unnatural sour smell.









To check the honey on "naturalness" in several ways: for example, to bring a product lighted match. Quality honey should melt and hiss immediately, but after a few moments. Also you can dilute honey with water and drip in a solution of 2-3 drops of vinegar. Natural product should not down — otherwise, before you fake.









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