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This is how honey gets into the jar

The extraction and processing of honey is a fascinating process carried out by diligent honey bees. It all begins with the collection of nectar from flowers, which the bees then transport in their honey stomachs. During this process, the nectar is enzymatically altered and transformed into honey.

The returning bees in the hive pass the nectar to their hive mates, who repeatedly take it up and further process it. The flapping of their wings generates heat, which causes the honey to thicken and mature.