The honey is certainly one of the foods very much consumed by the French . In our sweet preparations, to relieve our sore throats in winter, or for simple indulgence, we avoid stock shortages in our kitchen. However, if it is very comforting, it may be that all this time we have been buying bad ones. Between the pesticides related to agriculture, counterfeiting , and the poor quality , our honey is not always what we think. Fortunately, in its November issue, the 60 million consumer magazine , analyzed 24 honeys to allow us to put the vouchers in our basket.
The magazine analyzed the quality and authenticity of 24 honeys of liquid or creamy flowers He scrutinized the composition and possible contaminants of each product. The main scam within the honey industry is on the origin of the product. If we do not always find the origin of the product on the honeys of supermarkets, we can find an inscription notifying of a "mixture of honeys originating in the EU / non-originating in the EU ". To address this problem, UFC-QueChoisir and the National Union of French Beekeeping called on the government to reform labelling. Thus, the origin of the honey will become clearer and the place will be specified in case of mixed honeys. It is advisable to consume honey with the red label . This guarantees us superior quality, certified French origin and proven know-how.
Experts analyzed HMF levels (an organic compound resulting from the dehydration of certain sugars). Its rate in honey is accentuated according to poor aging or heating. In addition to the lack of freshness, we observe that some products begin to ferment. This impoverishes the taste of honey. A possible addition of water or glucose-fructose syrup in the products has been notified. This practice is common and is called adulteration (adding a product of lesser value to another product). This counterfeit increases moisture levels in honey and makes itlose its nutritional qualities. The magazine emphasizes the honesty of manufacturers about the origin of their honey.
