HONEY

INTRODUCTION:-

Honey is the natural substance, produced by honeybees from the nectar of plants or from secretions of living parts of plants or excretions of plant-sucking insects on the living parts of plants, which the bees collect,transform by combining with specific substances of their own. Honey is liquid food dark golden in color, Flavour and colour are determined by the flowers from which the nectar is gathered.

VARIETY OF HONEY OR FLAVOUROF HONEY:-

Muti flora Honey, Eucalyptus Honey, Jamun Honey, Litchi Honey, Cream Honey, Tulsi Honey, Sunflower Honey, Black forest Honey, Ajwain Honey and many more.

PACKAGING OF HONEY:-

Preferred packing material is glass followed by plastic or, for large quantities, metal containers coated with materials appropriate for contact with acidic food.

HARVESTING OF HONEY:-

NARRATOR: In order to harvest the honey, the beekeepers first have to brush the bees off the honeycomb. Then they take the bees' surplus winter stores.

FELDKAMP: "In order to get the honey out, we have to remove the wax capping. To do this, we use one of these: a uncapping fork.

PROCESSING OF HONEY:-

 Honey is often heated to 66°–77°C to decrease its viscosity prior to filtration. Some honey is pasteurized, which requires temperatures of 72°C or higher. The heating process also reduces the moisture content, delays crystallization, and destroys yeast cells, enhancing shelf life.

QUALITY OF HONEY:-

Water test – Pour 1 teaspoon of honey into a glass of water. If the honey settles as a lump at the bottom of the glass, the honey is pure.
Flame test - Light a matchstick dipped in honey. If it does not light, your honey is adulterated.

USES OF HONEY:-

Honey is a natural sweetener, honey is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent. Seven unique health benefits of honey.

1. 1. Contains a variety of nutrients.
2. 2. Rich in antioxidants.
3. 3.  Better for blood sugar levels than regular sugar.
4. 4. May improve heart health.
5. 5. Promotes burn and wound healing.
6. 6. May help suppress coughing in children.
7. 7. Easy to add to your diet.
8. And many more health benefits..
9. GRADES OF HONEY:-
10. Honey is classified by the (U.S) department of agriculture into 7 colour grades: Water white, Extra white, White, Extra light amber, Light amber, Amber and dark amber.