How to Check If Honey is Pure or Fake Not all honey in stores is 100% pure. Here are 3 easy ways to test it at home: Water Test – Add a spoon of honey to a glass of water. Pure honey = Sinks and settles at the bottom. Fake honey = Dissolves quickly. Thumb Test – Put a drop of honey on your thumb. Pure honey = Stays in place, thick and sticky. Fake honey = Spreads or runs off. Flame Test – Dip a cotton wick in honey and try lighting it. Pure honey = Burns clean Fake honey = Won’t ignite due to mo