Question

Discuss the various nutrients present in Honey.

Answer 1

Honey is a sweet viscous, edible natural food product. ‘

1. Sweet taste: Dextrose and sucrose give a sweet taste to the honey.
2. Honey contains protein, free amino acids, vitamins like ascorbic acid, etc.
3. Acids such as citric acid, gluconic acid, and formic acid are found in honey.
4. Minerals such as calcium, Iron, Phosphorous, and manganese are present.
5. Invertase is the enzyme present in honey.