Honey vs. Nectar: Understanding the Difference

Honey is not the same as nectar. Nectar is a sugary liquid produced by flowers to attract pollinators. Honey is a thick, sweet liquid produced by honey bees when they regurgitate and ferment nectar. Honey bees collect nectar from flowers and store it in their honey stomachs. They then add enzymes to the nectar, which break down the complex sugars into simpler ones. The bees then regurgitate the nectar and fan it with their wings to evaporate the water content. This process results in the production of honey, which is stored in honeycombs.