- Honey is a natural sweet substance made by bees, rich in sugars, enzymes, and antioxidants.
- Honey is valued for nutrition, wound healing, skincare, and traditional medicine.
General Information
- Synonyms: Natural Honey, Medicated Honey.
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Biological Source:
- Produced by bees (Apis mellifera) from flower nectar.
- Family: Apidae.
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Geographical Source:
- Found worldwide, major producers include India, China, USA, Argentina.
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Macroscopical Characters
- Color: Golden yellow to dark brown.
- Texture: Thick, viscous liquid.
- Taste: Sweet.
- Odor: Floral aroma.
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Chemical Constituents
- Sugars: Fructose (38
- Enzymes: Diastase, Invertase.
Preparation
- Bees collect nectar, store in honeycombs.
- Enzymatic action converts nectar into honeys.
- Extracted, filtered, and packed.
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Evaluation
- Solubility: Soluble in water.
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Purity Tests:
- Fiehe’s Test (Detects artificial honeys).
Preservation & Storage
- Stored in sealed containers to prevent fermentation.
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Therapeutic Uses
- Natural antimicrobial (wound healing).
- Cough suppressant (used in syrups).
Commercial Utility
- Used in pharmaceuticals (excipients in syrups).
- Used in food industry (sweetener).
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