Hydrogen Peroxide
Honey contains small amounts of hydrogen peroxide, which is a natural antiseptic. This hydrogen peroxide is produced by enzymes in the bees bodies and is released into the honey. It further contributes to honey's antimicrobial properties.
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Why honey doesn’t spoil
- Acidity. Most bacteria prefer neutral growing conditions. The enzymes bees use to break down the sugar in nectar make it more acidic and less appealing for bacterial growth.
- Sugar content. Honey has a lot of sugar, but only 18% water, which is not ...
Where honey comes from
- Honey is made by bees. Bees eat nectar, a sugar-rich liquid that is produced by flowers.
- The bee stores most of the nectar in their "honey stomach." At the hive, bees regurgitate the nectar, blowing bubbles to evaporate the water. They also mix the nectar with their digestive enzym...
Farm Honey And Supermarket Honey
Honey bought from the supermarket is processed and does not change its properties, as it does not have any particulates.
The honey from the farm has pollen, enzymes and other particulates, which can make it crystallized, but still unspoiled.
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