Chapter
The Buzz on Honeydew Honey
07:57 - 15:59 (08:02)
Bees not only make honey from nectar but also from the sap of trees and plants called honeydew. This kind of honey can be harvested without harming the bees.
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Comedian discusses the idea of bees attending "bee bee meetings" to resolve their problem of drinking too much honey, rating the joke as somewhere in between terrible and genius.
07:57 - 08:34 (00:36)
Summary
Comedian discusses the idea of bees attending "bee bee meetings" to resolve their problem of drinking too much honey, rating the joke as somewhere in between terrible and genius.
ChapterThe Buzz on Honeydew Honey
EpisodeHoney: Nature's Wonder Sugar
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The process of how pollen is transferred and mixed in with honey is explained, as bees accidentally transfer pollen while collecting nectar and dust from the air.
08:34 - 10:02 (01:27)
Summary
The process of how pollen is transferred and mixed in with honey is explained, as bees accidentally transfer pollen while collecting nectar and dust from the air. The end result is a honey crop that contains protein, fat, and sometimes unwanted debris.
ChapterThe Buzz on Honeydew Honey
EpisodeHoney: Nature's Wonder Sugar
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The composition of honey includes a mixture of bee enzymes, flower nectar, and pollen which are dehydrated to form new compounds.
10:02 - 12:32 (02:30)
Summary
The composition of honey includes a mixture of bee enzymes, flower nectar, and pollen which are dehydrated to form new compounds. Honey can be made from honeydew in some cases, but the types of honeydew honey available are limited and uncommon.
ChapterThe Buzz on Honeydew Honey
EpisodeHoney: Nature's Wonder Sugar
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Beekeeping may have independently evolved around the world in different societies and cultures, possibly beginning by accident when a hive was set up in a jar or basket.
12:32 - 15:59 (03:27)
Summary
Beekeeping may have independently evolved around the world in different societies and cultures, possibly beginning by accident when a hive was set up in a jar or basket. Beekeeping allows for the harvesting of honey without harming the bees or taking their food supply.