LEARN HONEY LESSON
Trigona is the largest genus of stingless bees, formerly including many more subgenera than the present assemblage; many of these former subgenera have been elevated to generic status. There are approximately 150 species presently included in the genus, in 11 subgenera. They differ from those groups now excluded in only minor structural details, primarily of the hind leg.
Stingless bee, or simply meliponines, are a large group of bees, comprising the tribe Meliponini ( sometimes called stingless honey bees ) in the family Apidae, and closely related to the common honey bees, carpenter bees, orchid bees and bumblebees.
Stingless bees usually nest in hollow trunks, tree branches, underground cavities, or rock cavities, old rubbish bins, water meters, and storage drums. Many beekeepers keep the bees in their original log hive or transfer them to a wooden box, as this makes it easier to control the hive.
Stingless bees are active all year round, although they are less active in cooler weather. Unlike other eusocial bees, they do not sting but will defend by biting if their nest is disturbed. In addition, a few ( in the genus Oxytrigona ) have mandibular secretions that cause painful blisters. Despite their lack of a sting, stingless bees, being eusocial may have vary large colonies made formidable by way of numerous defends.
Stingless bees store their aromatic honey in clusters of small resin pots near the extremities of the nest. Stingless bee honey has a distinctive "bush" taste - a mix of sweet and sour with a hint of fruit. The taste comes from plant resins - which the bees use to build their hives and honey pots - and varies at different times of year depending on the flowers and tree visited.
Stingless bee, or simply meliponines, are a large group of bees, comprising the tribe Meliponini ( sometimes called stingless honey bees ) in the family Apidae, and closely related to the common honey bees, carpenter bees, orchid bees and bumblebees.
Stingless bees usually nest in hollow trunks, tree branches, underground cavities, or rock cavities, old rubbish bins, water meters, and storage drums. Many beekeepers keep the bees in their original log hive or transfer them to a wooden box, as this makes it easier to control the hive.
Stingless bees are active all year round, although they are less active in cooler weather. Unlike other eusocial bees, they do not sting but will defend by biting if their nest is disturbed. In addition, a few ( in the genus Oxytrigona ) have mandibular secretions that cause painful blisters. Despite their lack of a sting, stingless bees, being eusocial may have vary large colonies made formidable by way of numerous defends.
Stingless bees store their aromatic honey in clusters of small resin pots near the extremities of the nest. Stingless bee honey has a distinctive "bush" taste - a mix of sweet and sour with a hint of fruit. The taste comes from plant resins - which the bees use to build their hives and honey pots - and varies at different times of year depending on the flowers and tree visited.
Why Honey Is Healthier Than SugarDoes substituting honey for sugar make for a healthier diet?
Honey has long been touted for its health benefits but new research suggests it also facilitates weight loss. With more nutrients and fat burning properties than sugar, Dr. Oz shows you why you should swap your usual sweetener for raw honey. |
Stingless Bee Farming 无针蜂(银蜂)养殖场
What is Raw Honey?
The simple explanation of “Raw Honey” is honey that is not heated, filtered, pasteurized, or processed in any way. Technically, it means that the honey didn’t go through any sort of “high temperature” heating or processing. Also referred to as “Natural Honey”, “Pure Honey” or “Unfiltered Honey”, Raw Honey is best bought from the local beekeepers. Local Beekeepers don’t process their honey the same way how “big companies” process their commercial honey. |
Raw Honey versus Commercial Honey
Raw honey is different from the usual “commercial” honey that is being sold in grocery stores.
Commercial Honey or “Supermarket Honey” has been processed in a high temperature heat. These are mostly pasteurized - that is heated at 70 degrees Celsius or more, followed by rapid cooling. This is done to make the honey easier to handle when packing. When heated, honey becomes more fluid, thus it is easier to filter and bottle. In addition, filtering makes it look cleaner and smoother in texture as it removes pollen and other impurities.
On the other hand, since Raw Honey is not filtered, it is likely to contain particles from the beehive including pieces of pollen, honeycomb, beeswax, and even broken parts of a bee (wings, leg, etc). Raw honey is only strained thus it looks cloudy compared to the clear appearance of filtered commercial honey.
Effects of Heating and Filtering of Commercial Honey Pasteurization (heating) does not only change the texture and taste of honey but also affects its nutritional value. Honey that is heated (commercial honey) becomes less nutritious than raw, pure honey and here’s why. Heating removes the natural aromas, yeasts, and enzymes found in raw honey. As a result, it has lesser nutrients and antioxidants which are responsible for the amazing health benefits of honey.
Similarly, filtering results to a less nutritious honey since it removes vital particles like pollen.
See the Video : What is Raw Honey & Why is It Better Than Pasteurized?
Raw honey is different from the usual “commercial” honey that is being sold in grocery stores.
Commercial Honey or “Supermarket Honey” has been processed in a high temperature heat. These are mostly pasteurized - that is heated at 70 degrees Celsius or more, followed by rapid cooling. This is done to make the honey easier to handle when packing. When heated, honey becomes more fluid, thus it is easier to filter and bottle. In addition, filtering makes it look cleaner and smoother in texture as it removes pollen and other impurities.
On the other hand, since Raw Honey is not filtered, it is likely to contain particles from the beehive including pieces of pollen, honeycomb, beeswax, and even broken parts of a bee (wings, leg, etc). Raw honey is only strained thus it looks cloudy compared to the clear appearance of filtered commercial honey.
Effects of Heating and Filtering of Commercial Honey Pasteurization (heating) does not only change the texture and taste of honey but also affects its nutritional value. Honey that is heated (commercial honey) becomes less nutritious than raw, pure honey and here’s why. Heating removes the natural aromas, yeasts, and enzymes found in raw honey. As a result, it has lesser nutrients and antioxidants which are responsible for the amazing health benefits of honey.
Similarly, filtering results to a less nutritious honey since it removes vital particles like pollen.
See the Video : What is Raw Honey & Why is It Better Than Pasteurized?