5 Ways to Check the Purity of Honey at Home 

Honey is considered a healthy alternative to sugar. However, since most people consume packaged honey, how do we know whether it is pure or not? Here are 5 simple tests that you can do at home to check the purity of the honey you consume. 

1. Water Test

Take a glass of water add a spoon of honey to it and stir it once. If the honey settles at the bottom and does not dissolve in water then it is pure and safe to consume. 

2. Paper Test

An easy two-minute test that you can conduct to check the purity of honey. Pour a drop of honey on a piece of paper, if the paper absorbs it then it is adulterated and we recommend changing the brand you consume. 

3. Heat Test

Microwave a small amount of honey for 30 seconds or heat it in a pan. If it caramelizes then it is a pure form of honey with no adulterations.  

4. Texture Test

Pour a spoon of honey on your finger, if it doesn't absorb and feels sticky and thick your honey is safe to consume. 

5. Taste Test

Try tasting a small amount of honey, if you can taste a hint of floral fruitiness then it is a pure form of honey. Impure honey contains no such taste and is excessively unnaturally sweet.