Solubility test
If honey is collected at the bottom of the cup and not mixed with water, the honey is natural. The most important characteristic of natural honey is that it is resistant to mixing. With water, so if the honey is mixed easily in the water, it is indicated that it is abnormal.
Flame Test
Natural honey is considered to be flammable, where a dry matchstick is placed in a quantity of honey, then it is tried to ignite it. If it ignites, it means that honey is natural.
Thumb Test
A small drop of honey is placed on the thumb. If the honey is removed from the thumb, it is not normal. If it remains, it is natural. Natural honey is attached to the surface that is placed on it.
Vinegar Test
A tablespoon of honey is mixed, with a little water and a few drops of vinegar. If the mixture is mixed with foam, honey is not normal.
Carbon isotope testing
Carbon isotope testing is one of the common methods used to test honey purity, but it is a complex method used in factories to make honey in large quantities.
Benefits of natural honey
There are a range of benefits that can be obtained when taking natural honey, including:
- Providing a rich source of energy. Honey is rich in carbohydrates, fructose and glucose, which the body converts into energy.
- Wounds are treated, as the history of the use of natural honey as a healer of wounds to ancient covenants in Egypt and Greece, accelerate the process of healing, and relieve the aches.
- Note: Natural honey is a potential source of clostridium and botulinum bacteria. CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Honey Board recommend not giving honey to infants under 12 months of age to avoid paralysis, waiting until they reach the age of the year, They have to prevent germs from multiplying.