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By

Mattea Galea


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Honey bees collectpollen and nectarwhen most flowersand plants are inbloom.

They use their long,tubelike tongues tosuck the nectar out ofthe flowers and they

store it in theirstomachs and carry itto the beehive


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The nectar is mixed inside their stomach,with the proteins and enzymes convertingthe nectar into honey.

The bees then drop the honey into thebeeswax comb.

Once full the bees fan their wings, creatingheat across the honeycomb which reducesthe moisture content to34%-35%.

This raises the natural sugar concentrationwhich prevents fermentation.


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When this is done, the bees cap thehoneycomb with wax and move on to thenext empty comb, starting all over again.

So, in a nutshell, thehoney we eat is flowernectar that honeybees have collected,regurgitated and

dehydrated toenhance its nutritionalproperties.


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Capped cellsfull of honey

Honeycells fullof nectar Not yethoney


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The beekeeper first selectsthe combs which havebeen sealed by the workerbees which means that thehoney is ready from allnatural processes.

The beekeepersmokes the hives

before removingthe combs.


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The seal is removedusing an uncappingknife or fork which

uncaps thehoneycombs fromeither side of theframe.

Uncapped comb


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The frame withcomb is put into anextractor and by

centrifugal forcethe honey is thrownto the side of theextractor.

The honey is thenpoured into aripener. The honeyis then passedthrough a filter andon through a sheetof muslin.

Extractor that extractshoney from the combs by

centrifugal force


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It is thenpacked andstored in

containerswhich aretightly sealed,placed in the

dark and themoisture levelskept constant.

No additives orpreservativesare added

The honey is thenpoured into jars wherethey are distributed to

consumers


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Click on the above hyperlink to watch a videoon the production of honey. Please make sure

that you have internet connection

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Thefollowing isa table of allthe averagenutrientsfound inhoney.

Constituent Percentage (%)Water 17.2

Fructose 38.19

Glucose 31.29

Sucrose 1.31

Other sugars 8.8

Total acid 0.57

Ash 0.169

Nitrogen 0.041

Undetermined 2.43

pH 3.91

Diastase 20.8


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Honey is a high energy food due to thelarge carbohydrate content (glucose andfructose) it has.

Honey contains a small amount of vitaminswhich include ascorbic acid, niacin,

pantothenic acid, riboflavin and thiamine.

There is a wide range of minerals found inhoney. These include potassium, sodium,

calcium, magnesium, iron, copper,manganese, chlorine, phosphorus, sulphurand silica.


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In Malta honey flows are: First week of October - Carob tree

Mid December - the asphodel

Mid February - the Borage In March - White thistle and clover (silla)

In April - Orange blossom

In June - White Thyme

In August - Eucalyptus.

These floral honeyshave different

nutrient quantities,qualities,consistencies and

flavours.


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Set orange blossom - reduces cholesterol and

hypertension when taken with warm skimmedmilk

Clover honey has a mild sweet taste that isperfect for use in light sauces, dressings andbaking.

Eucalyptus honey - has a special herbalflavour carrying a hint of menthol.

- protection against coldsand headaches.


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Orange blossom - High in vitamin C- Used to boost the immune system.

Thyme honey - Contains 2% more than the average

moisture content- Useful in treating wounds

Mix flora honey (not mixed floral) and orange blossom

have less than 1% sugar in it which makes it good forpeople suffering from diabetes.


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Antibiotic: hostile place for microorganisms togrow.

: Important as an antibiotic on woundssince it reduces inflammation and kills germs.

Antioxidant: Biologically destroys chemical agentswhich are associated with many diseases such ascancer.

: Also part of nutrient supply to thegrowth of the tissues.

: The antioxidant properties found inhoney help the skin to stay younglooking and to rejuvenate.


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Hygroscopic:Absorbs water from the atmosphere.

Useful in treating wounds as it preventsscarring by keeping the skin moist,encouraging the growth of new tissues.

Allows easier removal of anydressing as it prevents thedressing to stick with the skin.Makes honey a good ingredientin cosmetics as it keeps the skinhydrated and it prevents it fromdying.


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Honey is very nutritious since it contains a lotof minerals and acids which are scaled to whatis needed daily. It is energetic and stimulating,since pollen is a source of energy.

The sugars, minerals andantioxidants in honeyboost the immune system

making the body moreresistant to illnesses.


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Honey helps thebrain since the brainneeds two main

components for it towork properly whichare sugar andoxygen. Honey is thebest provider of

these components.

This natural product is also cardio-

protective and so it also aids the heartsince it stops the arteries fromblocking thus reducing heart problemsand heart attacks.


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Honey produced from three specific floras canalso be used to control hay fever, sinus andasthma by taking a teaspoon of this honeywith skimmed milk before sleeping.

This way of taking honey helps in reducingtension and makes the patient sleep better.Also aids in the removal of toxins from the

body which prevents cancer. Cancer is alsoprevented as honey is an antioxidant. Thisremoval of toxins also rejuvenates ones

muscles through the night.

Honey is also used totreat coughs and sore

throats.


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Honey can also beused to cure adiarrhoea attack due toits antibacterial

properties (honey killsbacteria) by taking twoteaspoons of honeydirectly from the jar.

It can also be used as aremedy to excess acidin the stomach bysipping glass of tepid

water with a teaspoonof honey dissolved init, after a meal.

Certain honey is used totreat diabetic woundshowever not all honey

types are suitable sincethis type of honey has tobe specially prepared.


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Set honey can be used to treat woundsand scalds since its antibacterial

properties disinfect the wound and theenzymes it contains, aid the tissues toheal. When cuts, abrasions and scalds arecovered in honey, microorganisms are

prevented from entering the wound andtherefore healing also occurs morequickly. Because of its antimicrobialcharacteristics, bacteria will be killed thuspreventing infections.


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Honey can be usedas a remedy toconstipation since it

is a laxative. Oneteaspoon of honeyin the earlyevening, together

with a warm drinkthe followingmorning willenhance bowel

movements and soreduceconstipation.

It can also be usedfor soberingdrunken patientsdue to its highfructose content.


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It can also be used as aremedy for peoplesuffering from lowblood pressure by

taking a teaspoon ofhoney directly from thejar in the earlymorning. This isbecause honey findsthe level of bloodpressure since it isabsorbed directly inthe bloodstream. Thisis pumped by the heartto the brain.

Mix flora honey ororange blossom honeywhen dissolved in tepid

water can be used forheartburn since it warmsthe stomach valvemuscles, which ensuresthat they close well.


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All natural honeycrytallises over timeCrystallization does notaffect the flavor, qualityor nutritional content ofthe honey though itdoes affect color andtexture.

When pollen percentageis high, protein contentin honey is also highthus making honeymore nutritious.

Enzymes are denatured byexcess heat The valuableproperties of honey can be

weakened or destroyed.

Therefore when heating milkor water to add to honey,only heat it until it is equal

to body temperature.DO NOT BOIL LIQUIDS TO BEPOURED ONTO HONEY.


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With appropriate control,many diabetics and pre-diabetes are still able tosafely enjoy natural honey.

To monitor response tohoney, blood sugar levelscould be noted beforeconsumption and again twohours later.

Also, when purchasingcommercial honey for diabeticpatients, be sure that it is pureand not adulterated byglucose, starch, cane sugar,and even malt, which is tobetter to be avoided in adiabetic diet.

Mix flora honey and orangeblossom honey are the bestfloral types since they haveless than 1 % sugar.However Eucalyptus, Asphodeland Clover (silla) floral typeshave more than 20% sugarwhich makes them definitelynot good for diabetessufferers.


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You get (99 per cent of thetime) a "no-no" answerwhen you ask doctors ifhoney is allowed for

diabetics. This is notsurprising as the idea ofeating honey to regulateblood glucose seemsrather contradicting.

But did they ever tell youthat clinical studies haveshown that pure honey is ahealthier choice in diabetic

diet than table sugar andany other non-nutritivesweeteners such assaccharin and aspartame?

Honey requires lower levels

of insulin compared toregular white sugar anddoes not raise blood sugarlevels as rapidly as tablesugar, that is, it has a lowerGlycemic Index than sugar.

Therefore honey is a veryuseful and safe naturalsweetener which can beused instead of sugar andsweeteners.


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Use honey as part ofa healthy snack; oncrackers, onpancakes/crepes,toast and oncornflakes.

Buy honey fromsources you cantrust. Preferably

choose local which isorganic and notbought fromsupermarkets andindustries since these

usually addsweeteners andsugar to the honeyand heat it up killingall the beneficial

elements of honey.


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Use honey in beverages suchas added to a cup of coffee ortea. It has sweetening andlaxative effects.

Add it to warm skimmed milkin the evening. Apart fromrelieving tension, this reducesasthma, sinus and allergiessince it removes toxins fromthe body.

Honey added to lemon juice ina cup of warm water, sipped

while hot, will keep the doctoraway more successfully than abasketful of apples.


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A quart of old sherry with an equal amount of

water and whole cloves, sticks of cinnamon,allspice, a few grains of salt and honey, to

suit the taste, boiled slowly for several hoursand then allowed to stand a while, will make

an unforgettable drink on cold winter

evenings especially during Christmas time. Itmust be served hot after being strained. Thecup produces warmth, benefits the digestionand stimulates without invading, as do mosthard drinks, the head, feet, heart, kidneys,and not infrequently, the liver all at once.

The following is a recipe of an alcoholic beverageusing honey:


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As a seasoning for

barbecue spare ribs,pork chops, fish orchicken wings beforecooking. This will alsomake the meat juicierand easier to eatespecially for childrenand the elderly. Add it as a natural

sweetener with sauces

especially to softenchilli hot sauces.

Add it as a saladdressing with olive oiland vinegar for the

extra body.


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Add honey to dessertsHoney can be used in preparing cakes,bread, biscuits, muffins, kwaresimal,waffles, puddings, fritters, mousss, and

all kinds of confectionery.

The following are three easy recipe

suggestions which use honey as a naturalsweetener and preservative instead ofsugar:


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Ingredientso 113grs (4 ounces) self

raising flour or 113grs plain

flour and 2 level teaspoonbaking powdero 70grs margarineo 2 eggso 0.5 level teaspoon salto 1 dessert teaspoon milko 3 tablespoons clear honeyo 28grs chopped almonds

MethodSift all the dry ingredientstogether. Add the butter,the unbeaten egg, honeyand milk. Stir until it is

smooth and creamy whichwill take only a fewminutes. Stir in thechopped almonds. Turninto a greased tin, 7 inchessquared and bake for 30-40 minutes at 350oF or at

Mark 4.

A b l h l i ki f d


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As you can see below honey also serves in making foodmore aesthetically pleasing. In these photos of thehoney and almond slice, the cake containing honey hada more golden colour, was more well risen and has abetter texture than that containing sugar.

Almond slicecontaining

honeyAlmond slice

containing sugar


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Ingredients 250grs biscuits 60grs butter 60grs raisins 2 tbsps honey 1 tbsp cocoa powder

Method

This cake does not need anyheating. Grease a 23cm cake tin(which has a removable base) withbutter. Crush the biscuits using arolling pin. Melt the butter and

honey in a pan under very low heattaking it off the heat as soon as itmelts. Add to it the cocoa powder,the crushed biscuits and the raisinsand mix well. Pour this mixtureinto the cake tin and compresswell. Place in the fridge for around3hrs. Cut into wedges and presenton a small plate covered with adoily.


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Ingredients 200g plain flour 100g butter 1 teaspoon sugar 3 tbsps cold water

For the filling 250g walnuts 500g honey

Method

Sift the flour and salt together.Rub in the butter until themixture resembles bread crumbs.Add the sugar and mix in thewater and work it into dough.Open the dough and line it into a

greased tin. Prick the base usinga fork, line it with foil and coverwith beans so that it does notrise. Put it in the oven, Gas 6(200oC/400oC F) for 20 minutes.

For the filling, crush the walnutsand mix with the honey. Pour thismixture into the lined dish andbake in the oven for 10 minutes.


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These above recipes were givento me by a trustful, local,organic producer of honey Mr.Arnold Grech. I would

recommend buying honey fromhim since his products are allorganic and of very high qualitystandards.

He is also very knowledgeable

in using honey not only as afood product but also as amedicinal product andtherefore he produces specificfloral types of honey so as to

get the maximum benefit out ofhoney and also producesorganic propolis and royal jelly.


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Various recipes including honey can be foundin the following website :

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/honey

Click and indulge in these tips and youll beamazed how honey will give a new twist to

your dishes.
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