Bees collect nectar using a specialised honey stomach from various flowers determining honey flavour. Nectar is regurgitated and passed among hive bees to distribute it evenly before processing.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With anywhere from around 20,000 to 80,000 residents, depending on the season, honey bee colonies are busy places. One queen bee commands a ...

Modern honey production techniques can preserve its unique flavours without compromising on shelf life. Image credit: Victoria Kondysenko via Shutterstock Honey, one of nature’s most exquisite and ...

Researchers used native bee honey as an edible solvent to extract stimulants such as theobromine and caffeine, linked to ...