Honey is a sweet, viscous liquid produced by honeybees from the nectar of flowers and other plant fluids: 

Composition

Honey is mostly sugar, but also contains amino acids, vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc, and antioxidants. 

Color and flavor

Honey comes in many varieties, with different colors, odors, and flavors. The color and flavor are determined by the flowers the bees use to make the honey. 

Uses

Honey is used as a natural sweetener, and is also used topically and orally for a variety of purposes: 

Oral: Honey is commonly used to treat coughs. 

Topical: Honey is used to treat burns and promote wound healing. It can be applied directly to the skin, or used in creams, dressings, and gauzes. 

Blood sugar

Honey may offer some benefits over regular sugar for blood sugar management. However, it's still important to consume honey in moderation. 

Storage

Honey is the only sweetening material that can be stored and used exactly as produced in nature.