Process of Honey Extraction

Honey was the only sweetening agent in the West before the advent of cane and beet sugar. It contains simple sugars, e.g. Dextrose, Levulose, Sucrose, Vitamins, Dextrin etc., easily assimilable carbohydrates. Honey forms the main basis of Indian medicines.
The hives of Rock Bees form source of honey in India. Raw honey extracted from the hives contains Honey, Wax and other impurities. Honey is Collected by experienced collectors from October to May except the rainy season without damaging the original hive.
Honey is a demulcent. It is a source of energy for older generation, ailing weak patients and sports persons. It relieves dryness and is prescribed for sore-throat,coughs,colds and constipation. It is used in jam, chautney and Aurveydic formulations. Bees wax is used for the manufacture of candles, furniture, floor polishes and as an adhesive. It is used in the insulation of electrical goods and water proofing of leather goods, cosmetics, ointements, plasters and pharmaceutical preparations
	A honey Refining unit of capacity 100 kg/per day has been setup at Gwalior Approx. Potential: 2000 M. Tonnes.