The Chemical Composition of Honey

David W. Ball
Department of Chemistry, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115
J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (10), p 1643
DOI: 10.1021/ed084p1643
Publication Date (Web): October 1, 2007

Abstract

Honey is a supersaturated sugar solution, created by bees, and used by human beings as a sweetener. However, honey is more than just a supersaturated sugar solution; it also contains acids, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids in varying quantities. In this article, we will briefly explore the chemical composition of honey.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Textbooks / Reference Books

Keywords (Subject):

Descriptive Chemistry

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    Journal of Chemical Education2007 84 (10), 1647
    • The Chemical Composition of Maple Syrup

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      Journal of Chemical Education2007 84 (10), 1647

      Maple syrup is one of several high-sugar liquids that humans consume. However, maple syrup is more than just a concentrated sugar solution. Here, we review the chemical composition of maple syrup.

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    Molecular Models of Compounds in Maple Syrup

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    Journal of Chemical Education2007 84 (10), 1650
    • Molecular Models of Compounds in Maple Syrup

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      Journal of Chemical Education2007 84 (10), 1650

      This month’s Featured Molecules includes compounds found in honey and maple syrup.

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  • Received: August 03, 2009

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