Honey is largely sugar, of course, with about the same fructose/glucose proportions as table sugar. But it's all those other goodies that makes honey a "health food" if you will. I certainly agree that if you can get it from local producers you're way ahead of the game.
Generally speaking, I think darker honey (like buckwheat) is better for you, containing more antioxidants.
As for flavor, we're all different, but I once made a buckwheat honey mead that I considered incredibly good.
Generally speaking, I think darker honey (like buckwheat) is better for you, containing more antioxidants.
As for flavor, we're all different, but I once made a buckwheat honey mead that I considered incredibly good.