Honey

Ingredients · Pantry

Honey

Floral sugar for glazes and balances heat. Burns easily above ~350°F if brushed too early.

In the air fryer. Thin with vinegar or soy and glaze in the last few minutes.

Nutrition

Typical values per 1 tbsp (21g)

64kcal

Protein
0g
Fat
0g
Carbs
17g

Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.

Origin

Bees worldwide; flavor follows local blossoms. Clover, wildflower, manuka, and more.

Herbal & culinary notes

Traditional soothing for coughs (not for infants under 1). Antioxidant content varies by floral source.

How to store

Room temperature, sealed, away from sun. Crystallization is normal. Warm gently in a water bath to reliquefy.

Food safety

Honey is naturally antimicrobial for healthy adults but must never be given to infants under 12 months (botulism spores).

Food hazards

Infant botulism risk under age 1. Not suitable as a sterile wound dressing unless medical-grade product.

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