Tag: Ethical honey

According to The Vegan Society, honey is not vegan because it is made by bees for bees, and harvesting it for human consumption constitutes exploitation. While there is no such thing as *traditional* honey that is vegan, the market now offers a variety of ethical and delicious alternatives for those seeking a bee-free sweetener.

Globally, up to 75% of honey samples have been found to contain pesticide contamination, highlighting a major concern with commercial production methods. This has driven many consumers to question the ethics of their honey, leading them to consider smaller, local beekeepers as a more responsible alternative.

A study in a local market found raw honey contained up to 4.3 times more antioxidants than a processed variety, highlighting a key difference in honey production. This disparity brings up the question, "Is single source honey better?" by pointing to the crucial differences in origin, processing, and nutrient content between unblended and mass-produced versions.