How to Check if Honey Is Real or Fake: A Simple Trick You Should Know

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This method is surprisingly effective and easy to perform at the store or at home.

  1. Hold the honey bottle upright , then shake it three times up and down.
  2. Quickly flip the bottle upside down and observe the air bubbles inside.

Here’s what to look for:

  • If the bubbles rise slowly and take a long time to disappear (up to 1–2 hours), you’re likely holding real honey .
  • If the bubbles rise quickly and vanish almost immediately , the honey is likely fake or diluted .

This works because pure honey is dense and viscous , causing bubbles to move slowly. In contrast, adulterated honey contains water and less dense additives , making the bubbles disappear faster.

Other Simple Ways to Test Honey at Home

If you’re already at home and want to double-check your honey, here are two more methods you can try:

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