Honey
⭐ MasteredBees make honey from flower nectar and store it in honeycomb. It never spoils if stored properly. Honey is sweet and used for cooking and soothing sore throats.
Honey found in ancient Egyptian tombs was still edible.
All about Honey
Bees make honey by collecting nectar from flowers and storing it in the honeycomb. They fan the nectar with their wings to reduce its water content, and then seal the cells with wax. Honey is a sweet, thick liquid that bees use as their food store.
Honey is mostly sugar but has been used for thousands of years as a sweetener and a remedy for sore throats. Honey does not spoil if stored properly, and archaeologists have found honey in ancient tombs that was still edible.
Worker bees collect nectar and carry it back to the hive, where they add enzymes and fan it until it becomes thick. The honey is stored in honeycomb cells and sealed with wax.
It is a natural sweetener and is used in cooking, baking and as a healthy treat for many people.
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Real-life uses of Honey
- Sweetening porridge or toast
- Using honey in baking
- Learning about bees and pollination
Frequently asked questions about Honey
Can children eat honey?
Not honey for babies under one year old, because it can contain bacteria that are dangerous to babies. Older children can eat it in moderation.
Why does honey crystallise?
Natural sugars in honey can form crystals over time, especially in cool temperatures. It is still safe to eat.
Why is honey sometimes called liquid gold?
It is valuable and has been prized for thousands of years as a sweetener and a food store.