Researchers from the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DoST-PNRI) found that about 80 percent of honey products sold in groceries, souvenir shops and online platforms are not pure honey.

This was revealed using the nuclear-based tests showing honey products contain syrups made from sugar cane and corn. This fraudulent practice allows manufacturers to increase the volume of their products while reducing the production costs.

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