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APICULTURE or BEE PRODUCTS (1) Honey Honey is sweet liquid gathered by honey bees from nectar or other secretions of plants which they transform by addition of enzymes and evaporation of water in it. Honey is the most wonderful GIFT OF GOD and mother NATURE to mankind. It was the only sweetening agent known to the early man. And naturally found its way into traditions, rituals, customs and food of every religion and nation. The colour of liquid honey ranges from almost water to dark, depending upon the plant source from where the nectar collected. Jamun and honeys are dark amber, respectively, where as rubber and mustard honeys are golden or light yellow color. Generally, light or golden colored honeys are preferred by the consumers; but dark honeys that have more minerals are preferred by the health conscious consumers. (2) Wax Beeswax is a natural wax produced in the bee hive of honey bees of the genus Apis. It is mainly esters of fatty acids and various long chain alcohols. (3) Royal Jelly NB in very Limited quantity. A milky white substance from the beehive, the benefits of royal jelly when taken as a health supplement are covered in this article. Just a few of the commonly associated benefits of royal jelly include: More energy Weight Loss / control Healthier skin and hair More youthful appearance Strengthened immune system Reproductive health - fertility More resilience to colds/flu Reduced feelings of stress etc. |
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