Humans have been enjoying honey for nearly 8,000 years as not only a delicious natural sweetener that never expires (even if it crystalizes), but also as an antioxidant-rich natural remedy with several health benefits, as well as a facial cleanser (seriously). And while its popularity has only increased in recent years, the rise of veganism—basically choosing not to eat anything that comes from animals and trying to avoid using animal stuff in general—has some consumers asking more nuanced questions like: “Is honey vegan?”
There is so much confusion around this topic as many people don’t fully understand how honey is made and how honey production impacts bees. This can make educated decision making a real challenge. Here we’ll dive into all things honey to determine whether beekeeping is exploitative (disqualifying honey as a…
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