If you have no water and no time, try the thumb test:
- Drop a small amount of honey on your thumb.
- Check if it spreads or runs.
- Real honey stays intact. It’s thick, slow-moving, and tends to stick right where you put it.
- Fake honey will spread quickly or drip, because it’s more watery.
While not as foolproof as the other methods, this can give you a quick hint when you’re on the go.