Abstract:
Natural honey has been one of the man's earliest foods. Honey is mainly produced
from flowers and plants that require insect pollination by honey
bee (Apis mellifera). This is produced in almost every part of the world and can
be consumed fresh or stored by canning or bottling. It is used in ayurvedic
medicines, direct consumption sweetener, as an ingredient for cough mixtures,
sedatives, etc. Natural honey is available throughout the country. Marketing of
crude honey poses problems due to its unattractive appearance, presence of
waxes, insect eggs, etc. Delicious ready-to-serve (RTS) beverages from clarified
are consumed like fruit based RTS. Honey-ginger beverage makes an exiting
and refreshing drink.
