Nutrition and Health Benefits of Honey

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Oscar H. Will III
GRIT's Guide to Backyard Bees and Honey 2011
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Honey is arguably a better dietary component than refined white sugar, but that’s not the real reason to enjoy it. Honey is a miracle of nature and biochemistry that celebrates the delicate interconnections among humans, insects and the environment. Whether you use it in a salve, feed it to your newborn pigs, or simply drizzle it on your corn bread, you will be unpacking a delightful dose of past summer sunshine and honeybee industriousness that is as remarkable as it is lovely. Enjoy!

Honey Sources

Several hundred distinct honey types exist in the United States alone. Many are only available locally, while others are distributed on a regional or national scale. Here is a short list of honey types:

  • Alfalfa: light color with mild floral flavor
  • Clover: clear to amber with very mild flavor
  • Buckwheat: very dark and very flavorful
  • Tupelo: light greenish golden color with mild but famous flavor
  • Goldenrod: yellow with medium-strong flavor
  • Orange Blossom: light color with mild citrus-flower flavor
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  • Earth Chik 6/7/2011 6:36:40 PM

    You overlooked Sourwood honey. Sourwood is a tree that only grows in the Appalachian Mountains and usually goes into full bloom in July. Sourwood honey is a premium honey made from the white tassels that hang from the trees. I am a beekeeper and Sourwood honey is a popular honey all across the country.

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