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Hi, Honey!

As a Matter of Fact

on April 1, 2023

Honeybees make honey from flower nectar. When they store the honey in their hives for the winter, the bees make 2–3 times more than they need—so we get to share!

  • The Bible mentions honey 61 times. Honey is first mentioned in the book of Exodus.
  • The flavor and color of honey come from the flowers where bees gathered nectar.
  • Honey is 80% sugar and 20% water.
  • Honey discovered in Egyptian tombs was 3,000 years old—and still edible!
  • A honeybee only makes an average of 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in its life.
  • One hive can hold up to 80,000 bees.
  • Honey is the only food made by insects that is eaten by both insects and humans.
  • Honey contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and water. It’s the only food source that contains almost everything we need to live.
  • Honey comes in different colors! It ranges from nearly clear to dark brown and even purple.
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