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The Chemistry of Honey: what is honey made up of?

The Chemistry of Honey: what is honey made up of?

The main ingredients of Honey are carbohydrates (80%) in the form of fructose and glucose, water (18%), proteins (with 18 amino acids), vitamins (e.g. Vit B), Minerals (e.g. Calcium) and Pollen (2%).

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Honey and Ayurveda

Honey and Ayurveda

Honey is considered “amrita" or "healing nectar” in Ayurveda, its health benefits and unparalleled healing potential long used as both food and medicine for thousands of years.

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Honey dipped Jalebi!

Honey dipped Jalebi!

Dussehra is just around the corner, and it reminds you of the long rush outside the sweet marts to buy jalebi and fafda! We bring to you a healthy sweet, substitute to sugar, in this yummy recipe, shared by a fellow consumer, Divya Jain.  Ingredients: For the batter: 1/2 cup plain flour 1 tbsp chickpea flour (besan) 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 cup apple juice 2 tbsp plain water (or little more, depending on consistency) Canola oil, to deep-fry   For the syrup: pinch of saffron threads 1 cup water 1/2 cup Organic certified honey 2 whole cloves 1 tbsp...

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Kadha Tea

Kadha Tea

A simple immunity booster drink - Kadha Tea with honey! Ingredients: 1 clove 1 tsp coarsely crushed black pepper 1 tsp finely chopped ginger  5 Tulsi leaves  1 tsp honey Method: In a pan, add clove, black pepper, ginger, Tulsi leaves and dry roast on a slow flame for 30 seconds. Add 2 cups of water, to the mix and let the water brew on slow flame for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir occasionally. Strain the kadha tea using a strainer in a tea pot. Add the honey and mix well. Pour the kadha tea into two cups and serve...

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