Abstract:Honey is a mixture of sugars and other compounds. With respect to carbohydrates, honey is mainly fructose (about 38.5%) and glucose (about 31.0%) (Crane, 1999), making it similar to the synthetically produced inverted sugar syrup which is approximately 48% fructose, 47% glucose, and 5% sucrose. Honey's remaining carbohydrates include maltose, sucrose, and other complex carbohydrates (Crane, 1975). As with all nutritive sweeteners, honey is mostly sugars and contains only trace amounts of vitamins or minerals. … Show more
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