However, due to the rising cost of honey, some brands may blend EU honey with non-EU honey, which is allowed to contain glucose syrup and other less expensive added ingredients banned under EU guidelines.
Nutrition health experts at Tonic Health, have issued a warning to UK shoppers to check the labels on jars of honey before purchase to make sure they’re eating the real deal.
Replacing added sweeteners in the diet with honey can lower the risks of illnesses associated with eating too much sugar, like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, studies have shown.
Shoppers issued warning over buying honey in supermarket Consumers have been urged to look for ‘one simple thing’ on jar labels before purchasing.
With real honey priced at around $3,000 (£2,370) per tonne globally, compared to $500 per tonne for syrup, it’s clear why some take the shortcut.
