1. The Jar Turning Test

Turn the jar of honey upside down.

• Real honey moves slowly and forms a small air bubble that rises to the top at a steady pace.

• Fake honey (mixed with sugar syrup or corn syrup) moves quickly and the bubble disappears fast.
  👉 This happens because natural honey is thick and dense, while fake honey is diluted and watery.

2. The Water Test

Fill a glass with water and add one spoon of honey.

• Real honey will sink straight to the bottom and stay in one place for a while before slowly dissolving.

• Fake honey will start dissolving immediately, spreading through the water.
  👉 Pure honey is heavier and more viscous, so it doesn’t mix easily.

3. The Flame Test 🔥 (the one that surprises beekeepers!)

Dip a dry matchstick into honey and try to light it.

• Real honey will ignite easily because it doesn’t contain water.

• Fake honey will not light up since it contains added moisture or syrup.

  
  👉 Even professional beekeepers are amazed by how effective this test is — pure honey burns cleanly!

(⚠️ Safety tip: Do this carefully and only once; don’t play with fire indoors.)

4. The Paper Absorption Test

Drop a bit of honey on a tissue or paper towel.

• Real honey stays thick and doesn’t get absorbed.

• Fake honey gets soaked into the paper because it contains added water or sugar solution.

5. The Crystallization Test

Store honey in a cool place for a few weeks.

• Real honey slowly crystallizes or thickens over time.

• Fake honey stays runny or separates into layers.

  
  👉 Natural honey crystallizes because of its natural glucose content.

🍯 Bonus Tip: Smell and Taste

Real honey has a rich, floral aroma and a slightly tangy aftertaste.
Fake honey often smells overly sweet or has no scent at all.

✅ In summary:
If your honey passes at least 3 out of these 5 tests, it’s likely pure.
If it fails most of them, it’s mixed or artificial.