What are the Uses and Health Benefits of Honey? What is Honey? Honey is known as “natural sweetener”. It contains fructose, glucose, and other monosaccharides. It is collected from the nectar of flowers by the bees. The flavor of honey varies on the type of flowers from which the nectar is harvested. It contains traces of yeast, wax, and pollen. Honey has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. What are the Health Benefits of Honey? 1. Blood Sugar Regulation Honey contains fructose