{"id":1850161,"date":"2023-02-07T11:11:36","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T17:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1850161"},"modified":"2024-09-26T03:38:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T08:38:43","slug":"can-you-eat-honeycomb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/can-you-eat-honeycomb\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Eat Honeycomb?"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n

Looking to pump up the flavor and texture of your next cheese or charcuterie board<\/a>? Honeycomb is a sweet and crunchy snack that will instantly up your appetizer game. It's loaded with flavor and healthy nutrients, too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Can You Eat Honeycomb?<\/h2>\r\n

Yes, you can eat every part of the honeycomb. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/a>, honeycomb is safe to consume.<\/p>\r\n

Honeycomb is a natural product made by honeybees. Bees create honeycombs to store honey, pollen and their larvae. Honeycomb looks like a series of hexagonal cells. These cells are made of beeswax. Inside the cells is raw honey that has not been pasteurized or filtered.<\/p>\r\n

Eating honeycomb has several possible health benefits<\/a>\u2014it is rich in carbohydrates, antioxidants and other nutrients. The antioxidants in honey, known as polyphenols, have been linked with a lower risk<\/a> of heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer. Raw honey has also been found to have antimicrobial and antibacterial<\/a> properties, which may protect us from disease.<\/p>\r\n

Two groups of people who cannot safely eat honey or honeycomb are pregnant women and infants. Children under one year are at risk of contracting a serious foodborne illness known as botulism<\/a>. Honey and products that contain honey are not safe for them. If you are allergic to bee venom or pollen, honeycomb may not be safe for you<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

It's also important to limit your intake when starting to eat honeycomb. The beeswax in it can lead to stomach or intestinal blockages<\/a>. If you were to pour wax down your kitchen sink, it could clog up the pipes in your house. The same can happen with your digestive tract.<\/p>\r\n

Also, check these\u00a0best honey<\/a>\u00a0options for you; our taste test revealed these favorites.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n

How Do You Eat Honeycomb\/How Do You Serve It?<\/h2>\r\n

Now that you're ready to get crunching on some honeycomb, where do you start? Honeycomb is a fun addition to a cheese or charcuterie board. Add it to your tray of cheeses, jams, berries and nuts. Honeycomb is also tasty with hard, salty cheeses like Parmesan or Manchego. Adding a softer cheese like goat cheese or blue cheese is also a winning combo.<\/p>\r\n

Other ways to try honeycomb include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n