NATURAL HONEY

Honey is made up of glucose, fructose, and minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphate, sodium chlorine, potassium, magnesium. Below is a typical honey profile, according to BeeSource

Fructose: 38.2%

Glucose: 31.3%

Maltose: 7.1%

Sucrose: 1.3%

Water: 17.2%

Higher sugars: 1.5%

Ash: 0.2%

Other/undetermined: 3.2%

The slightly acidic pH level of honey (between 3.2 and 4.5) is what helps prevent the growth of bacteria, while its antioxidant constituents cleans up free radicals. The physical properties of honey vary depending on the specific flora that was used to produce it, as well as its water content.

Features

Production: Marthandam honey is produced in the Kakulam and Vilavancode taluks of Kanniyakumari.

Certification: The Government of India has certified Marthandam honey as AGMARK 'A' grade.

Extraction: The honey is extracted from the honeycomb by breaking the caps.

Storage: The extracted honey is stored in wax-coated containers for 4–9 months.

Purification: The honey is purified by evaporating water using a traditional water bath method.

Filtering: The honey is filtered through a cloth into another barrel.