The great British honey scandal
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Honey Fraud Exposed
This chapter investigates the widespread adulteration of honey in Europe, revealing how sugar syrup is often masqueraded as genuine honey. Experts discuss the inadequacies of current testing methods and the need for enhanced standards in the face of a troubling report that revealed all UK honey samples as fake. The conversation emphasizes the impact on small producers, the deception of consumers, and the pressing need for regulatory reform and collaboration in ensuring honey authenticity.
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