Raw, unprocessed, unfiltered honey supposedly has intact enzymes, vitamins
and minerals which has been "cooked" out of processed honey.  All I know is
the taste is no comparison.  I don't even buy processed honey anymore, not
that I eat it that much anyway.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Elizabeth Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: Honey


> 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
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