Do you also love sweetening your herbal tea or yogurt with a spoonful of honey? But are you sure it’s 100% natural?

With counterfeit products on the rise, it’s getting harder and harder to tell real honey from fake. Luckily, there are a few easy tests you can do at home to make sure you’re not getting fooled.

The bottle test: a simple gesture with valuable insight

This is the quickest and most fun method—and it works quite often. Before buying a jar of honey at the store, take a good look at the container. If the jar is transparent, you’re already one step ahead.

Pick it up, shake it up and down three times, then flip it upside down. What do you notice? If air bubbles appear and rise slowly to the top, chances are you’re holding real honey. These bubbles can take up to two hours to fully disappear. But if they vanish quickly—or if there are none at all—be careful. That could be a sign the honey has been mixed with industrial syrup or other additives.

The water glass test: a little chemistry trick at home

This one’s perfect for curious minds who enjoy experimenting! Grab a glass of water at room temperature. Take a spoonful of honey and gently let it drop into the center of the glass—don’t stir it.