Honey Purity & Quality Assurance

Honey Purity & Quality Assurance

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We are aware of various home-based methods circulating online that claim to determine honey purity, including water tests, flame tests, thumb tests, crystallisation tests, and similar techniques. However, scientific research has consistently shown that these methods are unreliable and may lead to inaccurate or misleading conclusions.

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For example:

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• Water Test: Pure honey is naturally water-soluble and will dissolve in water. This test does not distinguish between pure and adulterated honey.

• Flame Test: The ability of a match to ignite after contact with honey is influenced by natural variations in moisture content and does not indicate purity.

• Thumb Test: Honey viscosity varies depending on floral source, temperature, and natural composition, making this test inconsistent.

• Crystallisation Test: Crystallisation is a natural process in pure honey and is not a sign of adulteration.​

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Due to the unreliability of these informal testing methods, we do not accept claims regarding honey purity based on home or non-scientific tests. As such, we are unable to offer refunds or replacements for products assessed using these techniques.

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Laboratory Testing & Verification

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Accurate verification of honey purity requires advanced scientific analysis. Customers who wish to independently verify the quality or authenticity of our honey may do so at their own expense through an accredited laboratory using recognised analytical methods, including:

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• Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR)

• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

• DNA Metabarcoding

• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

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If certified laboratory testing confirms that the honey is adulterated or does not meet recognised purity standards, we will issue a full refund upon receipt of the official test report from the accredited facility. Please note that testing costs remain the responsibility of the customer.

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