Old wives tales make great claims about honey's health benefits, but one undisputable aspect of Mother Nature's product is its pure-tasting sweetness. Melissa Mixon, Extension nutrition specialist at Mississippi State University, said honey is useful to have handy when cooking, and it can often substitute for much of the sugar in recipes.
Honey is up to twice as sweet as sugar.
It gives food a golden quality, and many people's tastebuds can't get enough of it. Honey is a natural substance, and depending on its source, varies in color from a light transparent gold to a darker, stronger-tasting honey. MSU dietetic intern Laura Mills offered tips for cooking with honey. Decrease the temperature by 25 degrees to prevent over-browning. Dietetic intern Brooke Gavin said honey is a natural and safe food for adults and older children, but it absolutely should not be given to babies.