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100% of UK Honey Samples Have Been Adulterated in EU Tests
An investigation by the EU named “From the Hives” has found that all of the British honey samples it tested have failed authenticity tests. A total of 320 honey consignments – imported… -
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RX misano Created by scientists, used by everyone.
A user-friendly analyser for honey quality testing. Honey naturally contains a small amount of enzymes which can vary widely by floral source and region. These enzymes play an important role by contributing… -
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Honey in Canada recalled over presence of metronidazole
In Canada honey from a supplier is being recalled by the purchasing company, over the presence of metronidazole. Metronidazole is an antibiotic that kills bacteria. Food safety news states that the recalled… -
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Day 2 | World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Excited to Bee Talking About Antibiotics in Honey
Another day of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022! There’s a buzz about bees as we are talking about antibiotics in honey today. Randox Food Diagnostics provide screening solutions which ensure the all-natural… -
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Antibiotics in honey – Consumer demand for honey products
The current market – with its price rises and demand pressures – reflects the ongoing desirability of honey. Analysts say demand from consumers and the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries is increasing. Population growth… -
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Antibiotics in honey – treatment to prevent disease in agriculture
Antibiotics such as oxytetracycline are essential for the control of bacterial diseases of agricultural plants. Most applications are by spray treatments in orchards therefore bees collecting nectar from treated plants causes antibiotic… -
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Antibiotics in honey – treatment against bee diseases
Honey is a natural product that is widely used for both nutritional, medicinal & cosmetic purposes. Honey like other foods is prone to various types of contamination and adulteration. Honey… -
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Honey or sugar….whats in your food?
A UK based campaign group, ‘Action on Sugar’, recently analysed the sugar content of 223 honey, sugar and syrup products available in most UK supermarkets. The results proved that the honey products… -
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issues warnings about alleged adulteration of honey
A warning has been issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) about the adulteration and impurity of honey in name brands on British supermarket shelves. Tests were carried out which were… -
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Apimondia’s statement on honey fraud
Apimondia have released a 2019 statement on honey fraud regarding honey purity, authenticity and the best available recommended methods to detect fraud. To read the statement from Apimondia, please click on the…
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