> honey making by A. mellifera involves incorporation of exogenous material other than nectar
> suggests that regarding honey as little more than a source of carbohydrates for bees is a
> concept in need of revision.
Having experienced "Coca-Cola Honey" because of their "any port in a storm" approach makes me wonder if there's much selection or higher need going on. It also made me wonder if caffeine impacts insects the way it does higher mammals. Espresso would certainly explain the reaction of the Italian hives that year.
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Lee Bussy
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