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How Bees Make Honey
Nectar
It all begins with the bees' diligent and tireless work as they collect nectar from flowers. Bees have a specialized structure called a proboscis that allows them to suck the nectar out of the flowers. They store this nectar in their honey stomach, a separate compartment from their regular stomach.
Reduction in Water Content
Once the bees have gathered enough nectar, they return to their hive. Inside the hive, they regurgitate the nectar into the mouths of other worker bees, a process known as trophallaxis. This enables the bees to pass the nectar from bee to bee, gradually reducing the water content.
Fanning of Nectar
The next step is where the magic happens. The bees use their wings to fan the nectar, which speeds up the process of evaporation. As the water content decreases, the sugars in the nectar become more concentrated. Eventually, the nectar transforms into honey.
Sealed Honey
To preserve the honey, the bees deposit it into cells made of beeswax. They cap the cells with beeswax to seal in the honey and protect it from moisture and contaminants. This sealed honey will serve as a valuable food source for the bees during times when nectar is scarce, such as winter.
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At Artisan Bees Honey Company, we understand the importance of bee health and proper hive management. We take great care in ensuring that our bees have access to bountiful nectar sources and a healthy environment. This allows them to produce the highest quality honey, rich in flavor and nutritional value.
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