CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF HONEY
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Amino Acids
Vitamins
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B2 - promote conversion of dietary fats and carbohydrates to energy used in muscles
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B4 - plays an important role in metabolism
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B5 - critical to red blood cell production
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B6 -essential for normal brain development and function
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B11 - functions in synthesis of DNA
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vitamin C
Minerals
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Calcium - development and maintenance of bones
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Iron - essential component for blood production
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Zinc - aids in the immune system and wound healing
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Potassium - crucial to heart function
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Phosphorous - plays an important role in metabolism
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Magnesium - essential for energy-requiring biological functions (eg. muscle contraction)
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Selenium - essential nutrient required for activities of several enzymes
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Chromium - aids in brain function and metabolism
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Manganese - plays an important role in metabolism and brain function
Antioxidants
Did you know?
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Naturally darker honey has greater antioxidant properties
Enzymes
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Invertase
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Glucose oxidase
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Catalase
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Acid phosphorylase
HONEY IS CHOLESTEROL FREE