Tag: Beekeeping products

According to research, honeycomb is primarily composed of raw honey, which is 95–99% sugar and water. However, the presence of other natural components like beeswax, pollen, and propolis differentiates it nutritionally from standard refined sugars.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), food-grade beeswax is a recognized and safe food additive, approved for use in small quantities. This fact can be surprising to those who wonder why can't we eat beeswax in larger amounts, a query rooted in the wax's unique, indigestible nature.