Honey, a highly valued natural product, is increasingly subject to adulteration, often involving engineered syrups. Sophisticated fraud techniques challenge traditional detection methods like AOAC 998.12. However, hope is on the horizon: new advancements in standardized testing techniques, such as EN 17958:2024 using liquid chromatography-isotope ratio mass spectrometry (LC-IRMS), offer promising solutions to detect and combat honey adulteration.
