Honey can be eaten by itself or mixed with other ingredients. Natural or pure honey has had no additives, preservatives or synthetic ingredients added. Also ① referred to as ‘undiluted’, it is usually more expensive than diluted honeys. Natural honey can also be called ‘blended honey’, ② which honeys from various sources are blended together ― not by the bees, but by human processors and distributors in stages after the honey has been collected. Blending is frequently done for taste as well as marketing reasons, especially since some consumers find the darker honeys too ③ strong Mixing different types of honey together can make it more palatable, and also gives a more uniform flavour ― this is an important consideration for producers and retailers, who ④ feel the need to guarantee reliable, unsurprising (typically mild) flavours to their customers. Clover is one of the most popular honeys in the U.S., and ⑤ its mild flavour and taste have become familiar to many Americans.
* dilute: 묽게 하다 ** palatable: 입에 맞는