Attention! The chart contains general criteria. Actual presence of certain elements in honey depends on many factors (to see in detail, go to chemical composition) and is determined with use of laboratory tests. You can review the nutritional composition of a particular batch of Bashkir Bee Honey in the section "OUR HONEY".
We are able to determine the beneficial qualities of honey as described below. Easy to digest: Despite its high acidity honey, is easily digested even by the most sensitive organism, since sugar molecules are able to change into simpler sugar molecules (from Fructose to Glucose). It also benefits kidney function and the digestive tract.
Accelerated diffusion; a fast energy source: If honey is mixed with warm water the organism is able to absorb it within 7 minutes. Honey is a natural mix of simple sugars like fructose and glucose. According to the results of the researches carried out recently, this is one of the best compounds against fatigue and a great way to boost work ability.
Beneficial for blood formation: Honey covers a great part of energy demanded for creation of blood in the organism. Besides this, honey also helps in cleaning blood and has a contributing action in the regulation of blood circulation. Honey is also an important defense measure against arteriosclerosis.
Antibacterial qualities: Antibacterial factors prevent the spread of bacteria. Antibacterial quality of honey is described as the "disabling factor". There are many reasons which give honey its antibacterial factors. Among them, is its high sugar content, which limits the consumption of water needed for microorganisms to grow. Besides, its high acidity (low pH factor) depletes bacteria of much needed nitrogen. Antioxidants and the presence of hydrogen peroxide in honey prevent the bacteria from multiplying.
Honey is an antioxidant: All those who wishe to live a healthy life-style have to consume antioxidants, which are compounds that eliminate harmful byproducts of cellular metabolic exchange. Antioxidants slow the destructive chemical reactions that promote countless chronic illnesses. Experts suggest that food products containing antioxidants can prevent heart diseases and cancer. Honey contains Pinocembrin, Pinobanksin, Chrisin, and Galangin. Pinocembrin is an antioxidant found only in honey.
A balance of vitamins and minerals: Honey contains minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chloride, sulfur, iron and phosphorus. Honey contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 and C. Besides this, honey also contains copper, iodine and iron as well as a small amount of zinc.
Honey is used to treat wounds: Honey accelerates the development of epithelial cells that generate new skin and cover the surface of the wound.
Honey promotes regeneration of tissues. It contributes to the lymph system which replaces connective tissues in the deeper layers of the skin, at the same time accelerating the development of new capillaries. It also accelerates the growth of collagen fibers which increase the healing process.
Honey has anti-inflammatory properties which reduce the swelling around the wound. This contributes to blood circulation and in turn accelerates the healing process and reduces the pain.
Aside from that, antibacterial properties of honey compose an effective defense against infection. Moreover, honey is effective against bacteria adapted to antibiotics. Unlike antiseptic and antibiotic remedies, honey doesn’t cause side effects.

Preservative properties of honey.
Since the old times times, honey is known for ability to preserve food products and store them for long periods. Ancient Greeks and Romans used honey for preserving fresh meat which kept its original flavor for a period of several years. In Egypt and ancient Greece it was used for balsamation.
Being stored properly, honey itself can keep from spoiling for thousands of years, preserving at the same time its qualities and flavor characteristics.
Honey preserves flowers, fruits and other products from spoiling. Butter covered with a layer of honey stays fresh for half a year. Honey covered fish, liver and other animal products stay fresh at room temperature for four years. Biologically active compounds in honey, which determine its preservative properties, transfer into honey from plants (nectar and pollen) as well as from organisms of bees (secretion of special glands). .