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.
this post was submitted on 16 Jul 2023
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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.
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.
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
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.
Isn’t this illegal? Regulations usually mandate it would have to say something like “honey flavored syrup” or something.
If you zoom in it does actually say "blended honey syrup" but in small, light, low-contrast letters.
Yep. Also, barf.
Depends on where you live, my understanding is that the USA is pretty notorious for being quite lax on food related regulation (where this honey appears to be from)
So like fake maple syrup, but a honey version.
Mmm, arificial flavors, my favorite
Why did you buy it?
It belongs to a friend who needs glasses but doesn't like wearing them. She thought she bought honey until she tasted it.
good. bees need honey. maple syrup is better
It clearly says blended honey syrup on the front 🤌
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.