Honey gets its sweetness from the monosaccharides fructose and glucose, and has approximately the same relative sweetness as that of granulated sugar. It has attractive chemical properties for baking, and a distinctive flavor that leads some people to prefer it over sugar and other sweeteners. Most microorganisms do not grow in honey because of its low water activity of 0.6.

Honey lozenges, specifically those made by Airborne, are not candy. There is no sugar added. Rather, they freeze dry the honey, preserving all the enzymes and properties. These lozenges are a wonderful, natural way to relieve sore, scratchy, or hoarse throats and are a healthy "one dose" sweetener for coffees, teas, and other hot drinks.

The propolis lozenges are especially interesting; propolis is a different "form" of honey produced by the bees. It is the "glue" that holds the honeycombs together. It is very high in antioxidents, as well as showing anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.