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Re: Honey
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Elizabeth Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Paleolithic Eating Support List <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 23 Jul 2002 18:05:47 EDT
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In a message dated 7/23/02 10:36:35 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< Can one be allergic to honey?

I guess one can be allergic to *anything* that contains proteins. >>

From what I can tell honey has little or no protein, but it does have formic
acid .
Formic acid (HCOOH) is used as a chemical defense by ants and cuases the
burning sensation of the ant bite.

Namaste, Liz
<A HREF="http://www.csun.edu/~ecm59556/Healthycarb/index.html">
http://www.csun.edu/~ecm59556/Healthycarb/index.html</A>

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