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Honey is a mixture of sugars formed from nectar by an enzyme, invertase, present in the bodies of bees. Honey varies in composition and flavor, depending on the source of the nectar (clover, orange blossom, sage, etc.). Honey contains about 38% fructose, 31% glucose, 1% sucrose, 9% other sugars, 17% water and 0.17% ash.
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Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2007.
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