In recent years, fake honey has appeared on the European market, and the figures are alarming. A recent inspection conducted by the Active Consumers association revealed that 5 out of 10 honey brands tested did not meet basic quality standards. These include:

Water content: must be less than 20%
Electrical conductivity: must not exceed 0.8 mS/cm
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF): not more than 40 mg/kg
Diastase activity: at least 8 Gote units
Proline content: not less than 180 mg/kg
Fake honey is flooding the market: how to recognize the real thing
How is honey counterfeited?
There are two common methods of adulterating honey: