Natural honey is honey that is produced entirely from flower nectar without any industrial intervention or additives. The bee collects nectar, and then converts it inside the hive through natural enzymatic processes, becoming pure honey, rich in vitamins, minerals and useful enzymes.
Real natural honey does not have factory sugar added to it, it is not thermally processed to high degrees, it is not diluted with water or glucose. So it retains its full nutritional value.
How to distinguish natural honey from adulterated honey ?
The process of distinguishing between genuine and adulterated honey has become a necessity, especially with the spread of cheap commercial varieties. Here are the most important scientific and practical signs:
1. Viscosity and texture testing
- Natural honey has a dense, homogeneous consistency.
- If you pour it on a plate, it flows very slowly and forms a straight thread.
- Adulterated honey is often light and liquefies quickly because it contains water or added sugar.
2. Aroma and flavor
- Natural honey has a distinctive floral aroma according to its source (sder – Samar – Gav).
- Artificial honey is usually without a pronounced smell, or it smells sugary.
3. Water testing
Put a spoonful of honey in a glass of water:
- Natural honey comes down in the form of a cohesive mass without melting directly.
- Adulterated honey dissolves quickly because it is mixed with sugar or water.
4. Crystallization (natural sugaring)
Many people think that the crystallization of honey means that it is not original… and this is wrong.
- Crystallization is a natural sign that occurs for pure honey due to glucose sugar.
- Adulterated honey often stays liquid for long periods because it contains processed sugars.
5. Color
The color of natural honey varies depending on the season and blossom, and is not always constant.
As for the adulterated honey, its color is constant and unnatural.
H3: 6. Taste after swallowing
Natural honey leaves a slight heat in the throat due to the activity of enzymes.
As for artificial honey, it leaves no trace.
7. Laboratory analysis (conclusive evidence)
The method is 100% guaranteed.
Honey analysis reveals:
- Humidity ratio
- Natural sugars
- Enzymes
- Minerals
- HMF ratio (which is revealed if it is heated strongly)
Accredited centers in the UAE provide accurate results that prove the quality of honey.
