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Benefits of Honey
Published June 23, 2009 | 
Honey is a great natural source of carbohydrates which provide strength and energy to our bodies, honey is known for its effectiveness in instantly boosting the performance, endurance and reduce muscle fatigue of athletes.
Use Fresh Ginger
Published May 6, 2009 | Fresh ginger has a sweeter, lemony flavor than dried versions, which can be hot and spicy. Whenever possible, opt for fresh grated ginger in stir fries, fish marinades and roasted vegetables.
Heal Wounds with Honey
Published May 5, 2009 | As part of it’s chemical make up honey has a natural anti-inflammatory effect, it is also good for helping to speed up the process and heal wounds.
Many Flavors of Honey
Published May 5, 2009 | Honey comes in many flavors depending on from which flower the bees gather the nectar.
Remove Cake Easily
Published May 5, 2009 | To remove cake easily from pan, place double thickness paper towel over wire rack. The towel prevents the wire bars from breaking the crust or leaving imprints on top of cake.
Get Off Honey from Spoon
Published April 27, 2009 | Measuring honey with a spoon is pretty easy but getting it off the spoon is another matter. Rub the spoon in margarine and the honey will come off.
Make Healthy Breakfast Quick
Published April 18, 2009 | Fast, healthy breakfast: a “shake” of low-fat yogurt, a banana, berries, wheat germ and a little honey.
Save Your Honey And Liquids
Published April 16, 2009 | You won’t waste syrup or honey if you first dip your measuring cup in flour. Sticky mixtures will slide out easily and completely.
Relief in Night Cough
Published March 29, 2009 | Honey?s soothing qualities may help relieve sore throats and nighttime coughs in children.
Honey Reduces Weight
Published March 23, 2009 | If you are trying to lose weight, honey can be of great help to you. But before we move on to the benefits of honey in weight loss we should address the concerns people have regarding honey.
Honey Health Benefits
Published March 17, 2009 | Honey is an excellent natural healing agent. When taking honey orally, it is effective in treating conditions such as stomach aches, sore throats, stomach ulcers, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux disease, etc.
Honey in Place of Sugar
Published February 26, 2009 | The amount of honey that can replace sugar in cookies varies with the type of cookie, replace no more than one-third the sugar with honey in crisp cookies.
Honey Becomes Darker
Published February 24, 2009 | Honey gradually becomes a darker color and changes flavor and composition. Differences will become noticeable after four months.
Honey for Hair Wash
Published February 20, 2009 | Apply Really Raw Honey (with or without olive oil) to dry or damp hair about one half hour before washing–you’ll be amazed at your “crowning glory”
Do not Throw Banana
Published February 18, 2009 | Instead of throwing out bananas that have gone brown, freeze them to use later in cakes, bread and fruit shakes.
Honey Consists of Minerals
Published February 18, 2009 | Honey is composed of sugars like glucose and fructose and minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, sulphur, iron and phosphate.
Honey is Blood Cleaner
Published February 17, 2009 | Honey provides an important part of the energy needed by the body for blood formation. In addition, it helps in cleansing the blood.
Honey Storing
Published February 16, 2009 | Honey can be kept at room temperature and should not be stored in too cold nor too hot place.
Honey Helps in Wounds
Published February 16, 2009 | Honey is a well known antibacterial and antifungal agent. It helps disinfect and speed the healing process in wounds, scrapes and burns.
Clear Crystallized Honey
Published February 4, 2009 | Make certain that the lid is secure on the jar and place on the top rack of your dishwasher. Run the dishwasher as usual. The heat will melt the sugar chrystals and the honey will be good as new.
Types and Forms of Honey
Published January 26, 2009 | TYPES OF HONEY
Comb honey
Honey presented in its original comb or portions thereof.
Extracted honey
This is commonly known “honey”. Honey removed from the comb and presented in several forms, as defined in the US Department of Agriculture Standards for Grades:
(1) liquid
(2) crystallized or granulated
(3) partially crystallized.
FORMS OF HONEY
Blended Honey
A homogeneous mixture of two or more honeys differing in floral source, color, flavor, density or geographic origin.
Crystallized Honey / Granulated Honey
Honey in which part of the natural glucose content has spontaneously crystallized from solution as the monohydrate.
Filtered Honey
Honey processed by filtration to remove extraneous solids and pollen grains.
Organic Honey
Honey produced, processed, and packaged in accordance with State and Federal regulations on honey and organic products, and certified by a State Department of Agriculture or an independent organic farming certification organization.
Raw Honey
Honey as it exists in the beehive or as obtained by extraction, settling or straining without adding heat.
Strained Honey
Honey which has been passed through a mesh material to remove particulate material such as pieces of wax, propolis, other defects, without
removing pollen.
Whipped Honey / Cremed Honey / Spun© Honey / Churned Honey / Candied Honey / Honey Fondant
Honey processed, by controlled crystallization, to a smooth spreadable consistency.
Commercially Raw Honey
Often labeled as RAW HONEY. Honey as obtained by minimum processing.
Source: National Honey Board
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Leave a commentComposition of Honey
Published January 22, 2009 | According to National Honey Board, as a natural product, the typical composition of honey is highly variable.
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Average
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Range
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Standard Deviation
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| Fructose/Glucose Ratio |
1.23
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0.76 – 1.86
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0.126
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| Fructose, % |
38.38
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30.91 – 44.26
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1.77
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| Glucose, % |
30.31
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22.89 – 40.75
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3.04
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| Minerals (Ash), % |
0.169
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0.020 – 1.028
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0.15
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| Moisture, % |
17.2
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13.4 – 22.9
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1.46
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| Reducing Sugars, % |
76.75
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61.39 – 83.72
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2.76
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| Sucrose, % |
1.31
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0.25 – 7.57
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0.87
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| pH |
3.91
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3.42 – 6.10
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| Total Acidity, meq/kg. |
29.12
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8.68 – 59.49
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10.33
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| True Protein, mg/100g. |
168.6
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57.7 – 567
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70.9
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Source: National Honey Board
What is Honey
Published January 20, 2009 | Honey is derived from the nectar of flowers and produced by Honey Bees. Honey bees make Honey Comb where they stores honey. Honey is a sweet liquid by produced by Honey Bees.
The Quran, a Holy Book of Muslims, dedicates a whole chapter namely “Surah Al-Nahal (means Honey Bee)”. The Quran says:
“And thy Lord taught the bee to build its cells in hills, on trees and in (men’s) habitations…there issues from within their bodies a drink of varying colours, wherein is healing for mankind. Verily in this is a Sign for those who give thought”.
According to Hadith, Propet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) said:
“Honey is Cure for every disease”.
Also said:
“One who eats Honey in the morning for 3 days in a month, he would never be suufered by a major disease in the said month (Ibn-e-Maja)”.
Honey is the only Tonic in the world that kills viruses. Honey is equally helpful for 1 day infant or 100 years old person.
Vitamins and Minerals and Amino Acids in Honey
Published December 17, 2008 | Honey contains small amounts of a wide array of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. The vitamins found in honey may include (depending on floral variety) niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid; minerals present include calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
Honey Facts
Published December 12, 2008 | Honey is a treat, and is man’s oldest sweetener. It is an excellent substitute for sugar in our drinks and food. It is also good for many medicinal uses and treating certain conditions.