What Bees Happening?
Most Store Honey Isn’t Honey
More than three-fourths of the honey sold in U.S. grocery stores isn’t exactly what the bees produce, according to testing done exclusively for Food Safety News. The results show that the pollen frequently has been filtered out of products labeled “honey.” The removal...
What Is Propolis?
Propolis is the glue made by honeybees to build, repair and protect their hives. It consists of partially digested resins from a variety of tree buds and barks mixed with beeswax. In Europe, it derives mainly from poplar buds, but conifers are also used. Propolis,...
What Is Beeswax?
Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees. The wax is formed into scales by eight wax-producing glands in the abdominal segments of worker bees, which discard it in or at the hive. The hive workers collect and use it to form cells for honey storage and larval...
What Is Bee Pollen?
Bee pollen is known for its health and nutritional benefits. Raw bee pollen contains a whopping 18 amino acid compounds and a good amount of vitamin A, C, D, E, and B complex. For those suffering from allergies, asthma, hay fever, or a sinus condition, consuming a...
