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Honey is probably one of the most ancient sweeteners known to us and used by humans. Additionally, it was probably consumed not only by us <i>Homo sapiens sapiens</i> but also Neanderthals (<i>Homo sapiens neanderthalensis</i>). In fact, very likely honey played a role in the evolution of the human desire and taste for sweet food products. Honey has played an important role not only in food consumption but also in medicine and even embalming in burial. Its prevalence in the New and Old Worlds have also made it widespread in use even in early prehistoric periods.