What is honey?
Q: What is honey?
A: Honey is a food made by honeybees from nectar. They put the honey into a honeycomb, which for them is a storage unit. It is sweet and can be used instead of sugar.
Q: How does temperature affect honey?
A: As the temperature drops, glucose comes out of solution and it becomes semi-solid rather than liquid.
Q: How is honey mentioned in religious texts?
A: Honey is first mentioned in the Book of Exodus, and is often linked with pleasant and comfortable things. It is also referenced in the Qur'an, with similar associations to good and evil.
Q: Where does the name "honey" come from?
A: The name "honey" comes from Old English "hunig".
Q: Are there different types of honey?
A: Yes, there are several kinds of honey with different tastes, colors and textures depending on which flowers the bees use for their nectar source. Some common types are clover flower pollen or acacia flowers.
Q: What happens if bees get their nectar from oleanders, rhododendrons or azaleas?
A: If bees get their nectar from oleanders, rhododendrons or azaleas it may cause honey intoxication which can lead to dizziness, weakness, sweating nausea and vomiting.
Q: How far do bees usually travel for their nectar source?
A: Bees typically do not go more than two miles away from their hive when looking for nectar sources.
