Nectar Collection: Honey bees collect nectar,
a sugary liquid, from flowers.
Transformation: Inside the bee, enzymes break
down the complex sugars in nectar into simpler ones.
Storage and Dehydration: The bees deposit the
nectar into honeycomb cells within the hive. Through
evaporation and fanning with their wings, they reduce the water
content, thickening the liquid into honey.
Ripening: The honey ripens in the honeycomb
cells, developing its characteristic flavor and consistency.
