In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have to worry so much about whether or not the food we eat is
actually the food described. For the most part, governmental regulations ensure that product claims are
accurate and not falsely advertised. But when it comes to certain items, they are not as regulated as one
would hope. Specifically, with items that tend to be diluted with artificial sweeteners like high-fructose
corn syrup, consumers have to be concerned with the possibility of adulteration in these products.
For those who don’t know what the definition of adulteration is, it is the act of making a
product poorer in quality by the addition of another substance. The most prominent example of this is the
addition of sweeteners in order to make products taste sweeter than they naturally are. This is done by
companies primarily to increase the volume of their products for cheap so that they can rake in higher
profits. A list of products that are commonly adulterated is honey, maple syrup, and fruit juices.
So what can you do about the widespread adulteration? Well, in the long-term, supporting the
brands that sell only unadulterated foods will help make those companies grow. But in the short-term, you
have to know which brands tend to adulterate their foods and which ones keep their foods non-adulterated.
The process is distinguishing between the two can be extremely difficult without possessing the technology
and knowledge of the procedures to detect adulteration.
That’s why Siratech offers its services to the people. By sending in samples of your honey,
maple syrup, or fruit juices, we will be able to conduct tests within our laboratory that can whether these
samples have been adulterated. This is done through an isotope ratio test that can detect the abnormal
portions of say, corn syrup compared to the presence of nectar in honey. With over 30 years of experience in
this field, you can trust Siratech to catch whether your foods are adulterated so you can stop worrying
about which brands to trust!
