Due to the rising cost of honey, some brands may blend EU honey with non-EU honey, creating an opportunity to mix it with glucose syrup and bulk it out, meaning it's not genuine honey.
People warned over buying honey from supermarkets Many of us have a jar of honey tucked away in our kitchen cupboards, perfect for adding a sweet touch to breakfast or balancing out savoury dishes.
Black Mountain Honey suggests a straightforward water test to check honey's purity: drop a spoonful into a glass of water; if it dissolves swiftly, it's likely been diluted with added moisture.
Shockingly, DNA tests carried out last year by the Honey Authenticity Network revealed that over 90 per cent of honey jars from leading UK retailers were adulterated with cheaper substances.
The expert explained: "The honey in your cupboard probably isn't real and that's a sad thing because honey is a natural sweetener that is good for us and has loads of benefits.
