Stricter laws vs food fraud sought as DOST study bares 80% honey in local market fake

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Did you know that honey is the third-most faked food in the world? This food fraud is a loss to both the local beekeepers and consumers. 🍯🐝

Several Filipinos called for stricter laws against food fraud following the findings of the science and technology agency on local honey products.Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institutethat 62 out of the 76 or 82% of honey brands they tested contained 95% C4 sugar syrup.

The DOST-PNRI researchers used nuclear-based tests where the fingerprints of carbon isotopes are traced to determine the authenticity of honey. Meanwhile, some users encouraged others to source their honey from local farms to ensure the authenticity of honey products.Bautista also echoed the consumers’ sentiments, saying that they were being deceived by local brands.

 

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