I. Raw Honeycomb - a delicious specialty of the forest

Mother Nature has bestowed upon us many precious gifts in terms of culinary delights and health benefits. Among them are the sweet and mild drops of nectar - the fruit of hard work by diligent bees.

Have you ever heard of honeycomb? Can you eat it? How does it compare to pure honey in terms of benefits and uses? If you still have questions or uncertainties, let IVY HONEY guide you through this article.

Delicious honeycomb has a sealing rate ranging from 90% to 100%

II. What is raw honeycomb?

The name may sound a bit abstract, but it is a fresh honeycomb with intact beeswax. After harvesting, it is carefully selected and processed by removing the outer layer to ensure the utmost cleanliness and purity. The special thing about honeycomb honey is that it is not pressed or subjected to extensive processing techniques. It is pure honeycomb honey, containing many nutritional components.

1. Characteristics

Honeycomb honey is harvested from various types of nectar sources such as coffee flowers, mint, and wildflowers. Therefore, depending on its origin, it can have distinct colors and flavors. The honeycomb serves as the "home" in which the worker bees store honey, pollen, or even bee larvae. As a result, the honeycomb can be eaten without any harm to health.

In terms of appearance, honeycomb honey looks very appealing. The beeswax (the bees' living space) is ingeniously designed into large hexagonal cells. After harvesting, depending on the intended use, the honeycomb is divided into smaller portions: square, rectangular, etc. Honeycomb honey has a deep golden color, an alluring fragrance, and inside, it is filled with threads of honey. You will undoubtedly be tempted to consume it immediately when holding it in your hands.

2. Prominent benefits

Beeswax contains many vitamins and minerals beneficial to health

Honeycomb is increasingly known for its high health value. People not only enjoy the pure drops of honey but also consume the surrounding beeswax. Many studies have shown that it takes up to 3 kg of honey and pollen for bees to produce 1 kg of beeswax.

Beeswax is made from honey, pollen, bee glue, and natural plants that bees bring back. When consumed, it has a sweet, refreshing taste with a slightly chewy texture, resembling chewing gum. This part of the honeycomb contains various antioxidants, vitamins, fatty acids, enzymes, and more, offering antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and disease-supporting properties.

• Enhances skin beauty, aids in good digestion, and promotes sound sleep.
• Reduces cholesterol levels in the blood and protects cardiovascular health.
• The bee glue component also boosts the immune system and benefits the intestines.
• There are many medicinal remedies from beeswax, such as turning it into powder for treating throat inflammation. Or soaking beeswax in alcohol to treat sinusitis or using it for massage to alleviate bone and joint pain.
• Due to its mild nature and cell-renewing properties, beeswax can be applied to the skin to treat diaper rash in infants or soothe burns quickly.

If you are a honey enthusiast, then this is another delightful snack for you to enjoy.

III. Proper usage instructions

Not all honeycomb is recommended by health experts. Using low-quality or damaged honeycombs can cause poisoning and have negative effects on your health.

1. Recognizing delicious honeycomb

Honeycomb has a beautiful golden color and a delicious fragrance

We often hear the saying: "Good fruits ripen on the tree, delicious honey ripens in the honeycomb." The best honeycomb is harvested when it is fully ripe - at the right time. At this point, you will observe that the entire honeycomb - where the honey is stored - has been sealed tightly by the beeswax. The sealing rate must be between 90% and 100% to meet the standard. Ripe honeycombs have a dense structure, with low water content (moisture). Moreover, they contain all the essential nutrients, resulting in high-quality honey.

Honeycomb is taken from fresh, clean honeycombs with beautiful colors, a sweet honey taste, and a gentle fragrance. The beeswax is soft and not dry or hard. If you notice any unusual shape, color, or smell in the honeycomb you purchased, you should inspect it carefully and avoid using it.

As with any product, quality always comes with a price. You should choose a reputable place to purchase honeycomb honey and avoid falling for cheap deals. Honeycombs harvested immaturely, separated for a long time, or improperly stored are susceptible to damage and deterioration.

2. How to enjoy honeycomb honey

You can eat honeycomb directly without the need for complicated processing. However, it is recommended to cut it into small pieces to chew the beeswax more easily. The beeswax in the honeycomb is very nutritious, so don't rush to discard it. You may not be accustomed to eating beeswax entirely at first, but after a few experiences, you will find it delightful.

In addition, you can combine honeycomb honey with sour fruits like pineapple (sweet), strawberries, kiwi, grapes, etc. This creates a unique flavor that helps relieve heat during hot summer days.

Many people enjoy eating honeycomb honey with bread in sandwiches for breakfast or as a snack. Folding small pieces of honeycomb into a warm cup of tea is also a unique way to enjoy it.

Depending on each individual's taste, preferences, and habits, you can choose the appropriate way to consume honeycomb. Note that you should not combine it with "forbidden" foods such as soybeans, cassava, tofu, etc., as they can cause abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, or even fainting. Honeycomb should not be given to infants under 1 year old or to individuals allergic to its components. Patients undergoing medical treatment should consult their doctor before consuming it.

IV. IVY HONEY's Honeycomb

IVY HONEY's honeycomb meets VietGAHP's standard for beekeeping

There are many companies in the market providing honey and honeycomb products to consumers. Despite being a young brand, IVY HONEY has always established its position and left a mark in the hearts of customers since its inception.

What makes IVY HONEY's honeycomb honey special? Why do many customers trust and choose us?

• Origin: IVY HONEY has a beekeeping system in the pristine forest areas of the Central Highlands. The well-preserved care areas are located within large old-growth forests, far away from populated areas, factories, and industrial zones. Thanks to this, customers can use our products with peace of mind, knowing they are free from plant protection chemicals, genetic modifications, etc.
• Production technology: The factory is invested in and equipped with modern machinery and equipment, ensuring a closed and safe process for all cleaning stages.
• Diverse products: The company offers various types of honeycombs from coffee flowers, mint flowers, and multiple flowers. After harvesting, the honey is carefully selected and packed in fresh honeycombs. When it reaches consumers, it guarantees the best quality without leaking honey.
• Certifications achieved by the company: Business license, VietGAHP standard certification for beekeeping, ISO 22000:2018 certification, and product quality certification for each type of honey according to TCVN 12605:2019. Exported products meet all criteria for C4 sugar, water, HMF, single sugars, etc.

IVY HONEY's honeycomb is beautifully packaged in a whole block. Besides purchasing for daily use, customers can also choose it as a polite and meaningful gift. Connect with us to ORDER our products now and receive special DISCOUNTS for this month.