Honey contains small amounts of mineral salts, varying in proportion, the major elements found are iron, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine, etc. .. being the most important of honey phosphates of calcium and iron. Mineral matter involved to some extent in the taste of honey, to reduce the intensity of actual acidity, and make it an excellent food for their involvement in the acid-alkaline balance, apart from its value in items for the needs of body.
Honey is the most concentrated sugary substance, and exquisite taste and aroma, which nature has placed at man's disposal for use in food. Both features add to its highly nutritious condiment excellent condition.
The product made ??by bees. is rapid assimilation due to the monosaccharides, glucose and maltose, which form the most part. In this sense leads to sucrose or table sugar, into their applications as sweetener for other foods. The presence of mineral salts and the reaction of the same, makes the honey or excellent product to meet certain needs and contribute to acid-alkaline balance in the body.