Question 1

How is honey made?

Accepted Answer

Honey is made from nectar that has been foraged by bees. The nectar is stored in a part of the bee’s anatomy called the ‘honey sack’, often referred to as a second stomach. Bees will chew on the nectar and regurgitate it continuously until the chemical properties and PH value change as it reacts with the bees’ honey sack enzymes, creating honey. It is then deposited and stored in the beeswax cells, ready to be harvested!

Question 2

Is honey a liquid?

Accepted Answer

Yes, pure honey is technically a liquid. It may crystallize and solidify over time, but that is just honey's natural way of preserving itself.

Question 3

Are the bees dying?

Accepted Answer

Sadly, yes. The decline in world bee numbers is a frightening prospect. The mysterious mass die-off of honeybees is alarming. We don’t know exactly why, but climate change, GM crops and harsh crop chemicals are certainly part of the blame. Another huge threat to the bee population is the Veroa Mite, which we currently do not have in Western Australia.

Frequently asked questions

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