But you will be getting the nutritional value of the honey, pollen etc. Most studies report beeswax alone to have very little nutritional value. Once all of the honey was gone, they would swallow the wax. In fact, my Daddy always said that honeycomb was “the poor man’s chewing gum.” As a child, they would chew pieces of beeswax. Whether it has special medicinal properties or not – I can tell you that eating fresh beeswax comb is good for my soul! This is because it is an absolute delight. Still more honey lovers swear that honey with comb (or without) helps with allergies. Some researchers claim that the long chain fatty acids, long chain alcohols (esters) can provide health benefits. Manuka Honey is praised by the honey industry for having above average healing properties. In addition to soothing sore throats, honey has an anti-inflammatory properties. Some studies show consuming raw honey in the comb promotes good heart health. The answer to this question depends on who you ask. Well, now we are getting into that grey area. The major reason is a lack of availability. This form of consumption is not as common. It is easy to find people who have never experienced eating raw honey in a comb. The experience of having cells of fresh honey “explode” on your taste buds is worth the extra cost. If you know a beekeeper, you may still be able to purchase a whole frame of fresh beeswax comb but expect to pay a premium price.
There are other risks associated with eating honeycomb and honey, like botulism, which is a dangerous foodborne illness that can result in difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death. However, like everything in life, it’s best to enjoy it in moderation due to its high sugar content.
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Sadly, the experience of buying honey by the full frame almost passed out of existence. Honeycomb is generally considered safe to eat. The practice faded as rules and regulations were put into place for food sold to consumers. Some greedy beekeepers would “stretch” the harvest by adding corn syrup. Why was this method of buying honey so popular? It was because of unscrupulous businesses. There was a time in the US, when consumers wanted to purchase a whole piece of wax filled with honey-instead of liquid in jars. For many years it was the only way to consume it. Biting into a chunk of fresh honeycomb is the purest way to enjoy honey. Some people prefer the taste of honey straight from the comb.
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