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Frequently
Asked Questions
- Is honey sweeter than
sugar?
One the average honey is 1 to 1.5 times sweeter than sugar. Liquid
honey is approximately as sweet as sugar, yet contains only 82.4g
carbohydraytes/100g (vs. 100g for sucrose) and provides only 304 Kcal/100g
(vs. 400 Kcal for sucrose).
- How much sugar does a
tablespoon of honey contain?
One tablespoon of honey weighs 21 grams, approximately 17 grams of
that are carbohydrates.
- What is the caloric value
of honey?
One tablespoon of honey contains 17 grams of carbohydrates and 60
calories (Kcal).
- Does honey contain complex
carbohydrates?
Honey does contain small amounts of oligosaccharides, but no "complex"
carbohydrates such as fiber.
- Does the color of
honey vary?
The color and flavor of honeys differ depending on the blossoms visited
by the honeybees. The color ranges from water white to dark amber
and the flavor varies from delectably mild to distinctively bold.
The color of fresh honey is related to its mineral content and is
characteristics of its floral source.
When purchasing honey for
use in cooking, select mildly flavored honeys, such as clover where
delicate flavors predominate. Use strongly flavored honeys in spreads
or other recipes where a distinct honey flavor is desired.
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What is the typical color
of honey?
Honey is classified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture into seven
color categories: water white, extra white, white, extra light amber,
light amber, amber and dark amber.
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Does the color of honey
change over time?
Honey usually becomes darker as a result of storage. This depends
upon the composition of the honey and its initial color. Generally,
the darkening of honey is temperature sensitive and occurs more
rapidly when honey is stored at high temperatures.
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What is the shell life
of honey?
Honey stored in sealed containers can remain stable for decades
and even centuries! But for practical purposes, a shelf life of
two years is often stated. Properly processed, packaged and stored
honey retains its quality for a long time.
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Technical Brochure
http://www.nhb.org/download/factsht/techbroch.pdf
This brochure includes information about honey composition, and
other nutritional information
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