Spot Real Honey: Easy Tests from Thumb to Water to Avoid Adulteration

• Adulterated honey, often mixed with sugar syrup, lacks nutritional value despite looking real.
• The water test: Real honey settles at the bottom; fake honey dissolves or spreads quickly.
• The thumb test: Pure honey stays put on the thumb; fake honey spreads easily.
• Real honey has a mild floral aroma, crystallizes over time, and burns easily on a cotton wick.
• Buy from trusted brands/beekeepers, check FSSAI, and be wary of very cheap prices.