• ambitious_bones@lemmy.world
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    As someone living in an EU Country it is wild to me that this is even allowed to be marketed with the word ‘honey’ anywhere near it.

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      I might accept “honey-flavored syrup” but in no way that could allow a moron in a hurry to think they’re actually buying honey.

      You should see the shit they allow to be called “maple syrup” and “macaroni and cheese” in the US. It’s ridiculous but money talks.

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    No matter what food I buy … even if it says ‘natural’ or ‘fresh’ or ‘organic’ … I still read the label and ingredient list before buying anything

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    Honey fraud is actually a big problem in the honey world, with a lot of honeys being adulterated or just outright fake. While yours is deceptive, it’s actually less deceptive than the majority of fake and adulterated honey, because yours actually admits it.

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    If you want real honey, the best way is to buy it directly from beekeepers. As an European who watched the honey scam issue on TV some time ago, it’s the only thing you can do until that scam is removed.

    It may be more expensive, but you’ll buy real honey.

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    So like fake maple syrup, but a honey version.

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    Isn’t this illegal? Regulations usually mandate it would have to say something like “honey flavored syrup” or something.

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    good. bees need honey. maple syrup is better

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      Actually, it clearly says “Honey” and very NOT clearly says “blended” and “syrup” in much smaller and fades text that all but blends into the background.

      That’s deceptive as hell.

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      I guess it is EU, in US they can just call that honey and don’t even need to be labeled “blended”

      Also, I am not sure what point you think you are making here but you sound like a bootlicker.

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      It belongs to a friend who needs glasses but doesn’t like wearing them. She thought she bought honey until she tasted it.