SIDR honey is in tremendous demand, particularly for its curative and nutritive benefits.
According to the Egyptian historian al-Maqrizi (d.1441), the author of one of the few Arabic treatises on beekeeping, 'the whole of Yemen is a land of honey'. Beekeeping is deep-rooted throughout Yemen's history with a very old and rich tradition. It is an activity which has come down through time like an inheritance.
Connoisseurs are able to distinguish between a Yemeni honey and one imported from abroad, as well as recognizing its regional origin from its aroma, colour and taste.
The degree of the humidity and consequent viscosity are of great importance in the valuation of honey. Honey has become the Yemeni's heritage and one of the most precious gifts that are presented to Sheikhs, ministers or well-known social personalities.
Quality is the most important factor in buying Sidr Doani Honey, therefore we source our Doani honey from beekeepers who we trust and know personally. As part of our commitment to deliver 100% Pure Yemeni Sidr Honey, we go a step further and send samples we receive for testing in UPM (University Putra Malaysia).
There are different way to test honey purity and quality. Scientifically it can be tested using HMF (Hydroxymethylfurfural) test, ph test etc. However as we know that honey is made up of nector, so flower of different plant from different sorts of nector are more sweeter than the other. Some are more acidic and some are less. Similary honey which is purliy harvested from one flora have its own moisture level eg : Accasia honey's moisture level could varry from 12 % - 18% (Purity range) and on the other hand Sidr Honey (most expensive honey) from 12-15% etc. By examining the moisture level we can assume the status of honey weather it is pure or not.
The term "adulterated honey" implies that the honey has been added glucose, dextrose, molasses, corn syrup, sugar syrup, invert sugar, flour, starch, or any other similar product, other than the floral nectar gathered, processed, and stored in the comb by honey bees. Legal standards and requirements for foods, including honey quality, and tests for honey adulteration vary widely amongst countries and some may not meet the wish of every consumer around the world.
However there are various way that people test pure honey conventionally and traditionally.
1. To test, by pouring a few drops on a piece of newspaper, and trying to look at the bottom of the paper if the honey is absorbed by the paper and made it wet. IF IT CONTAINS WATER, IT WILL WET THE PAPER.
2. By tasting it, your breathing will be getting affected for a few seconds and if given to Dogs, they will cough. If it is so, it is claimed as Genuine.
3. Pour a few drops of honey into a bowl of little water, and see it getting into a solid form underneath. It will not melt immediately if it is genuine. If it goes away it means it is not genuine.
4. Put a spoon of honey on a plate with water and swirl the plate until after some time, you can see honeycomb shape formed by honey. Only pure honey will form a comb pattern.
5. Take a match stick, wipe with honey and then lit. If it can lit, its pure honey or else impure.
6. Put half tea spoon honey and then half spoon vinegar, mix them up with a needle and you will find pure honey will not mix. However impure honey mixes like water.
