With so many honey brands on shelves, how can you tell what’s truly pure? Here’s a simple guide to spotting authentic honey—like ours at Manawa.

1. The Water Test

• Real honey: Forms a lump and sinks to the bottom when stirred into water.
• Fake honey: Dissolves immediately or clouds the water.

2. The Thumb Test

Place a drop on your thumb:
✓ Pure honey stays intact, thick and slow-moving.
✗ Adulterated honey spreads quickly or feels sticky.

3. Natural Crystallization

All raw honey crystallizes over time—it’s a sign of purity! Processed honey stays unnaturally liquid due to additives.

4. Flame Test (For the Bold!)

Dip a matchstick in honey and try to light it:

• Real honey ignites easily (low water content).
• Fake honey won’t light (high moisture/sugar syrup).

Why It Matters:
Fake honey often contains added corn syrup or artificial flavors. Manawa Honey guarantees just one ingredient: honey, straight from our hives.