Honey Fraud: Why It Is So Difficult to Detect and How to Do It

Detecting honey fraud is becoming increasingly complicated. The circulation and sale of fraudulent honeys is one of the biggest problems facing beekeeping worldwide. Despite constant controls, it is very difficult to detect fraud, which complicates the fight against illegal practices. A study analyzes why it is so difficult to detect honey fraud and proposes solutions. Markets such as the European one are continuously invaded by counterfeit honeys that come from countries like China or Ukraine. Practices like triangulation cause supermarket shelves to be filled with honey of dubious origin and quality.