As mentioned above, there are numerous health benefits that can be gained from honey. It can be used as an antioxidant, it has antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, it boosts athletic performance, and it is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Milk and honey are used by many for their skin care benefits. However, the benefits of honey that we get greatly depend on its quality. Not all honey is created equally, so quality is different, and subsequently, the various types do necessarily provide the same benefits.
Both the price and the health benefits of honey are dependent on its quality, so it has become very important for both honey manufacturers and consumers to understand the various factors that affect the quality of honey. Some of these factors include the type of flowers used in the formation of the honeycombs, the blending process, storage conditions, temperature of heating, and many more. These factors have been explained in more detail below: