Honey consists of over 200 components, most of which are fructose and glucose. Honey also contains water, sucrose, maltose, enzymes, organic compounds and minerals. Sugars make up over 70% of honey, while enzymes and minerals make up around 6% of it, for example. Bees collect nectar from wild and cultivated plants, so the exact proportion of ingredients varies depending on honey type. The taste, colour and consistency of different honey varieties also varies a lot for this reason! The glucose that honey contains is a vital sugar for people. It is absorbed into our bloodstream and gives us energy. Glucose is absorbed into our body quickly and raises our blood sugar levels efficiently. At the same time, fructose is absorbed slowly and keeps our blood sugar level even for a long time. Read more about honey here.