Fact check: The video depicts a man, Aris Purwadi, harvesting wild honey.

Verdict: verified — Trust Score 85/100

The video authentically depicts Aris Purwadi harvesting wild honey, a practice confirmed by 13 sources to aboriginal societies and traditional honey hunters. The general claims regarding the benefits and risks of wild honey, as well as the existence of a honey market in the USA and UK, are also well-supported by current information. The post's caption accurately describes the video content.

Platform
threads
Source author
aries_purwadi — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.threads.com/@aries_purwadi/post/Dau4JWuEcHQ?xmt=AQG0YxoFlDVoXU9-SY1pQSeH-y3qp4h3Sef3rkjZsP5b8LdI32iwgzh76th1oZ2HH4nMKWE
Verified on
July 14, 2026
Verification ID
9MOGCvy1luYltLUrvjkxJw

Original content reviewed

Platform: THREADS Author: @aries_purwadi --- Caption/Description --- Old wild honey #arispurwadi #honey #fyp #usa #uk ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: THREADS Author: @aries_purwadi Person shown on screen (from video analysis): A man with a black bandana and a camera on his head. What the video shows (from video analysis): A man is seen in a lush green forest, carefully removing a large honeycomb from a tree branch. He uses his hands and a knife to detach the honeycomb, which is teeming with bees. He then holds the honeycomb, inspecting it closely. --- HOW TO VERIFY THIS (provenance-first) --- 1. SOURCE-TRACE: take the MOST DISTINCTIVE, verbatim details above — exact unusual quotes, named people/places/objects — and web-search them TOGETHER as a combination, alongside the subject/person shown and the topic, to find the ORIGINAL source of this clip (an official channel, the uploader, a news report). A combination of distinctive phrases has essentially ONE source on the web. 2. JUDGE FROM PROVENANCE: If a credible source (official account, established news outlet) documents this exact clip/event, it is a REAL, documented event — verify accordingly, and use that source to confirm WHO is shown. If after searching NO credible source corroborates an extraordinary or specific claim, state it CANNOT BE VERIFIED (and for a sensational claim lean toward not-credible). Do NOT default to "verified" on tangential, generic facts. 3. VIDEO AUTHENTICITY — decide it from VerifyMate's OWN forensic read of the ACTUAL frames (this analysis pass WATCHED the video), and NEVER from viewer comments. The read: "no strong signs of AI generation (confidence 0%)". Then SOURCE-TRACE the distinctive details (steps 1-2) to confirm whether this is a real, documented event before concluding it authentic. --- Caption/Description --- Old wild honey #arispurwadi #honey #fyp #usa #uk --- Verification Focus --- wild honey benefits risks wild honey harvesting practices honey market USA UK

Claims analyzed (5)

  1. verified: The video depicts a man, Aris Purwadi, harvesting wild honey.
    The video shows a man in a forest removing a large honeycomb from a tree branch. Reverse image searches and YouTube channels consistently identify the individual as Aris Purwadi, known for wild honey harvesting. Multiple YouTube shorts from the 'Aris Purwadi' channel, including recent uploads from July 2026, feature similar content and the same individual.
  2. verified: Old wild honey
    The video shows a man harvesting honey from a large, established honeycomb in a tree, consistent with 'wild honey'. The term 'old' likely refers to the natural, unprocessed nature of the honey. Wild honey harvesting is an ancient practice.
  3. verified: Wild honey has benefits and risks.
    Honey, including wild honey, is recognized for various health benefits such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. It is used in traditional remedies, for wound healing, and cough relief. However, honey is high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation. It is also unsafe for infants under one year old due to the risk of botulism.
  4. verified: Wild honey harvesting involves specific practices.
    Wild honey harvesting, also known as honey hunting, is an ancient activity still practiced by aboriginal societies. Methods often involve subduing bees with smoke, using ropes and ladders to reach hives in high trees or cliffs, and carefully cutting the honeycomb. Traditional practices can also include rituals and spiritual beliefs.
  5. verified: There is a honey market in the USA and UK.
    The global honey market is projected to grow significantly, with the USA and UK being major players. The US is a leading importer of natural honey and has high regional consumption, with strong demand for organic and raw honey. The UK is also a significant honey importer.

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