When a bee stings, it pierces the skin with its barbed stinger and releases a venom called Apitoxin. The venom contains proteins that affect the immune system as well as the skin cells.
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Bee stings, reactions and immunity – a beginner’s guide
Soft set honey – what is it and how is it made?
It is often said that the Irish prefer clear, runny honey, and while this may be true, many of us foreigners prefer granulated or soft set honey. It might be a cultural thing, influenced by the type of forage available and the cuisine of different parts of the world, but there is definitely a growing taste for ‘different’ honey here, including soft set honey be it multi- or monofloral.
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