The honeybee produces it from the nectar of flowers and stores it in the small waxy cells of a honeycomb. The flavor of honey varies with the source of the nectar. In general, the darker the honey the stronger the flavor. Use dark honeys in whole grain breads, muffins and pancakes. Missouri honey is sold in several forms.
Comb honey is sold just as it is stored by the bees.
Sometimes it is cut into small chunks and wrapped in individual cartons. Liquid or strained honey is the most popular form. It is produced by forcing the honey from the comb and straining it free of crystals. Creamed or solid honey is strained honey that is partially or wholly solidified or granulated. Chun k honey is a combination of liquid and comb honey.