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| Beekeeper Kuks: You can tell real honey from counterfeit by its color |
| 2024-08-02 |
| Direct Translation vi Google Translate. Edited. [Regnum] Real honey differs from counterfeit even in color. This was stated on August 1 by the head of the interregional public organization "Interregional Union of Beekeepers" Alexander Kuks, commenting on the discovery of counterfeit honey in retail chains. Roskachestvo conducted a study of honey from 16 private label brands of the largest retail chains, as well as inexpensive honey in chain retail. As a result, it was established that the products of none of the brands studied fully comply with the requirements of the legislation. The main methods of falsification included dilution with syrups and non-compliance of the product with the declared botanical name. "There is natural bee honey, for which there is a GOST. This honey is tested by the veterinary service. There is also a confectionery product that is produced according to the TU developed by manufacturers. This product may or may not contain natural honey. Documents for such products are issued by the food industry, not the veterinary service. This product has nothing to do with bee products and does not comply with GOST," Kuks explained. He pointed out that the incorrect botanical name means that, for example, honey contains more sunflower pollen and less linden pollen, but the honey is still called linden. According to him, when buying honey in stores, you should pay attention to the label and find out whether the product is made according to GOST or TU. Unfortunately, confectioners have succeeded more than bees, he noted. Their products look more attractive than real honey, which does not have bright colors. The colors of the natural product are blurred and unsaturated, the beekeeper explained. He added that, for example, the label may say "Raspberry Honey," but the jar contains a product with a pinkish tint. In reality, raspberry honey is light, light gray, and does not smell like raspberries. Confectioners add raspberry crumbs to such a product, but this does not apply to natural honey. "To buy real honey, it is better to contact beekeepers. It is also best to buy honey in specialized honey shops, where there is a stricter check. Such shops work only with honey and strive to maintain their reputation and the trust of customers. You can also buy honey at specialized fairs and exhibitions, where the veterinary laboratory service examines the honey and issues the appropriate conclusions," he specified. As reported by the Regnum news agency, during the study, Roskachestvo identified the main counterfeiters producing products under their own brand or private label: Medovaya Dolina LLC, Medovy Dom LLC, and TD Voyal LLC. The experts identified three types of counterfeiting: non-compliance with GOST standards for the ratio of fructose and glucose, proline content, and non-compliance with diastase standards. SberZdorovye gastroenterologist Daria Utyumova said that ginger, lemon and honey, which contain ascorbic acid and B vitamins, help improve blood circulation and strengthen the body's immune system. |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #3 Eric Swallwell: "Did someone say Chinese Honey?" |
| Posted by: Frank G 2024-08-02 13:23 |
| #2 Doesn't work so well with people. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2024-08-02 13:21 |
| #1 In other words, don't buy Chinese honey. |
| Posted by: Mullah Richard 2024-08-02 11:09 |