Al-Marsad newspaper: The Food and Drug Authority has revealed the truth of the widespread allegations that it is possible to differentiate between adulterated and original honey through the ability to absorb starch.
The Food and Drug Authority said through its account on Twitter: “There is no truth to the widespread claims that it is possible to differentiate between adulterated and original honey through the ability to absorb starch.”
And she continued in her statement, that determining the quality of honey by conducting advanced laboratory analyzes of them..
Detection of the hydroxymethylfurfural content, which is an indicator of honey preservation and storage under appropriate conditions.
Detection of sugar content, which is an indication of adulteration in honey.
