honey production and processing

Production and processing of honey 

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  production and Processing of Honey Bees gather nectar, a clear liquid that contains 80% water and contains complex sugars, to make honey.
• The bees that gather the nectar store it in a second stomach before returning to the

worker bees extract nectar from the hive.

• The worker bees need around 30 minutes to consume the uncooked nectar.
• The unfinished honey comb cells are then used to distribute the raw honey out to dry.

lowers the water content to under 20%

•  Honey bees produce a draught in the hive when processing nectar.

by fluttering their wings

• Then, to protect the honey, wax is used to seal the honey comb cells
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