By Richard Booth
Honey in its natural raw state contains 2 predominant natural sugars (Fructose and Glucose), 11 enzymes, 14 minerals, 21 amino acids, all the vitamins that nutritionists consider necessary for health, A, D, K, Rutin, Nicotinic Acid, B vitamins, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Panthothenic acid, Pyridoxine and Biotin as well as Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C).
Honey Processing
Most honey sold today has been commercially processed, resulting in enzymes (which help digestion) and vitamins, being destroyed and protein (pollen) being removed. This processing involves heating and filtering through a cloth or fine filter paper. The end product will remain in a liquid state for a long period of time. When most processed honey granulates, crystals begin to form at the bottom of the jar, moving upwards (a sure sign of refined and processed product, despite the label “Pure” Honey).
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