Monday, January 29, 2007

Sherri's Helpful Hints












Honey Facts


  • Honey is one of the earliest forms of saccharine substances known to man.

  • The purest of honey is from the honeycomb.

  • Most honey that has been made up commercially has been thinned with added syrups.

  • Honey is a natural energy restorer. Need a quick boost? Try a teaspoon of honey in warm water. This will not only restore your energy, but it will help your digestive track too!

  • Did you know that honey has more calories than sugar? Honey has 18 calories more per tablespoon than granulated sugar! Honey has 64 calories, while granulatedsugar has 46 calories per tablespoon!

  • The ingredients in honey are water, pollen, fructose, glucose, organic acids, proteins and enzymes.

  • Honey has many good uses from cooking to helping with colds. It helps dissolve mucus when you have a cold.. Hot tea with lemon and honey works wonders.

  • Do not give honey to children under 2 year of age. Many babies can become very ill from honey, even a small amount. Certain young children can get botulism.

  • The different flowers which were gathered determine the flavorof honey. It takes 50,000 bees to produce 500 pounds of honey in one year!

Colors of Honey



  • White Color is from Clovers and Alfalfas

  • Very Light Amber Color is from Wildflowers

  • Light Amber Color is from Orange Blossoms

  • Plain Amber Color is from Buckwheats, Tupelos and Others.

The colors of honey comes from the nectar of the plants. The lightest colors of honey have the mildest flavors, while the darker colors have fuller flavors.

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