
How is Honey Made? Such an Intriguing Process
Honey production is a complex natural process performed by honey bees, starting with nectar collection from flowers. Worker bees extract nectar and store it in their honey stomachs, then transfer it to hive mates who process it with enzymes. The nectar is dehydrated in wax cells, where bees fan their wings to reduce moisture content, transforming it into honey. This vital food source for bees also highlights their essential role in ecosystems.
Honey production is a complex natural process performed by honey bees, starting with nectar collection from flowers. Worker bees extract nectar and store it in their honey stomachs, then transfer it to hive mates who process it with enzymes. The nectar is dehydrated in wax cells, where bees fan their wings to reduce moisture content, transforming it into honey. This vital food source for bees also highlights their essential role in ecosystems.