Abstract
Honey has a wide range of characteristics which differentiate it from sugar and other sweeteners. Some of the unique features of honey are the following:
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Honey is a natural ingredient. Nowadays, when natural foods are so valued, this is very significant.
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As opposed to the common belief, honey is not particularly calorie rich.
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Honey contains many important nutritional values, like minerals and vitamins.
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Honey has an important role in natural health care. It has potential in prevention and treatment of certain diseases.
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Honey can serve many functions in cooking like browning (especially with microwave). It is an excellent bonding material and an ideal base for sauces.
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Dvir, T. (1997). The Unique Properties of Honey as Related to Its Application in Food Processing. In: Mizrahi, A., Lensky, Y. (eds) Bee Products. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9371-0_10
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