Unadulterated Honey Market Concerns Rise as Authorities Destroy Substandard Products
Summary
Nepali authorities have seized and destroyed substandard honey, including products from known brands, amid rising concerns over adulterated honey affecting public health.
Key Points
- Nepali market is flooded with unlabeled and substandard honey affecting consumer health.
- Authorities in Gulmi destroyed around 400 kg of inedible honey-like substance after lab tests.
- Department of Food Technology found a low-quality batch of Dabur brand honey and ordered its recall.
- Nutritionist Dr. Raju Adhikari advises on how to identify pure honey and warns against adulterated products.
