Honey from stingless bee low in sugar content
Published on: Friday, September 30, 2016
Kuala Lumpur: Honey from the stingless bee is low in sugar content but high in anti oxidants, according to research conducted by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi).The anti oxidant content is in fact four to 10 times that of ordinary honey.According to Mardi's director-general Datuk Dr Sharif Haron, this honey should therefore be promoted as one of the country's new products.
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"Mardi is now developing research in order to ensure the quality of the stingless bee honey," he said."These standards will take into account the Food Act 1983 and the Food Regulations 1985," he told reporters when met at Mardi recently.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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