The main component of honey is of course sugar, mainly fructose and glucose. The total amount of these two sugars accounts for 85% to 95% of the total sugar content of honey, and the mineral content is generally 0.04% to 0.06%. , mainly including potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, silicon, chromium, nickel and cobalt, etc. Honey also contains vitamin B2, niacin, pantothenic acid and trace amounts of vitamin C, flavonoids, phenolic compounds (phenolic acids), coumarins, etc., as well as some sucrase, glucose oxidase, amylase, catalase, Phosphatase and reductase, protease and lipase, etc.
The flavonoids contained in honey can help resist oxidation. When the fructose contained in honey is not completely absorbed in the intestines, the fructose will become acidified, thereby stimulating the intestines, laxative, and laxative. It has the effect of reducing fire; compared with glucose, honey is absorbed more slowly and is converted into fat more slowly, so it is suitable for the elderly.
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Classification of honey:
First and first grade honey
Nectar flower species: loquat, lychee, longan , linden, locust flower, citrus, mace thorn, vitex honey, etc.
Color: water white, white, black, light amber.
State: transparent, viscous liquid or crystal.
Taste: The fruit content is relatively high, the taste is sweet and has the unique floral aroma of nectar plants.
Second and second-grade honey
Nectar source flower species: jujube, rape, milkvetch, cotton, etc.
Color: yellow, light amber, amber.
State: transparent, viscous liquid or crystal.
Taste: sweet taste with the unique fragrance of nectar plants.
Third and third grade honey
Nectar source flower species: Chinese tallow tree, eucalyptus, etc.
Color: yellow, light amber, dark amber.
State: transparent or translucent viscous liquid or crystal.
Taste: Sweet and no peculiar smell.
Color: dark amber, dark brown.
People's Daily Online - Confessions of Honey
Baidu Encyclopedia - Honey (honey brewed by bees)