Honey sold in the open is not controlled. Since they are not tested in a laboratory environment, you cannot know if open honey contains additives like sugar or antibiotics. Branded honey is required by regulation to undergo all checks. In fact, branded honey provides the most accurate presentation of natural honey through laboratory tests. The honey you consume as open honey presented as ‘natural’ may not be pure natural honey. However, branded honey is released to the market after passing inspections. Open honey may contain antibiotic residues, pesticide residues, or naphthalene. All of these elements can adversely affect human health when consumed. We recommend choosing branded honey for yourself and your child.