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Honey
Honey...so sweet yet so nutritious!
- Honey is mentioned in the oldest written histories, dating back to at least 2100 BC where it was mentioned in Sumerian and Babylonian cuneiform writings, the Hittite code, and the sacred writings of India and Egypt.
- The natural fruit sugars in honey — fructose and glucose — are very quickly digested by the body. This is why sports people and athletes use honey to give them a natural energy boost.
- The average worker bee will make only one-twelfth of a teaspoon of honey during its lifetime.
More Information
Using honey — Get recipes, menu examples, and nutrition facts for honey.
Sourcing honey — Find farmers and buying tips for honey.
Promoting honey — Meet all your honey promotion needs with announcements, newsletters, fun facts, posters, photos, and curriculum enrichment activities.
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