why is honey so sweet?

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why is honey so sweet?

2007-07-28 15:46:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Honey comes from nectar collected from flowers. The nectar itself contains the sugars listed below.

"Honey is a mixture of sugars and other compounds. With respect to carbohydrates, honey is mainly fructose (about 38.5%) and glucose (about 31.0%). The remaining carbohydrates include maltose, sucrose, and other complex carbohydrates".

2007-07-28 15:58:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

natural sugar from pollen

2007-07-28 22:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋