NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF HONEY

Honey is a natural ingredient used for its sweetness, energy and potential health benefits. It is mainly used for human consumption (but also in some cosmetics) either as pure honey or as an ingredient in other food products such as desserts, cereals and juices. There are hundreds of different honey types such as clover, acacia or manuka, depending on the botanical origin. This seminar explores the health benefits of honey. It was concluded that honey is a sweet and viscous food substance. It was also recommended that during consumption, the daily limit (10 teaspoon) set by WHO should be followed and also should not be over given to infants.