Honeycomb

What Is Honeycomb?

Bee honeycomb consists of perfectly shaped hexagonal cells made from wax, constructed by worker bees. These cells are filled with golden honey and serve as a storage unit, acting as a pantry for the hive to feed the colony.

Our hives are located on the Hungarian Great Plain, an area of pristine natural beauty far from urban development and industry. This scenic landscape provides the ideal environment for bees to gather pollen from flowering meadows and acacia forests, which they use to build honeycombs.

Our expert beekeeper sustainably harvests the honeycomb frames fresh from the hive, ensuring the colony has plenty of reserves.

Why is Honeycomb the Real Honey? 

Fresh honeycomb contains raw honey sealed within edible wax caps, preserving all its natural goodness. Unlike extracted honey, honeycomb isn't heated, filtered, or processed—it's honey in its purest and most natural form.

How to Eat Honeycomb?

Eating honeycomb is surprisingly simple and highly satisfying. You can enjoy pure honeycomb directly, as both the honey and the wax are completely edible and safe to consume. Simply cut a small piece and eat it on its own for the most authentic experience.

For a gourmet treat, spread chunks of honeycomb on warm toast, allowing the heat to soften the waxy cells and create a delightful, gooey experience with a rich floral aroma and summery taste of acacia honey. 

Honeycomb pairs exceptionally well with cheese—try it on a charcuterie board alongside aged cheddar, blue cheese, or creamy brie. You can also add small pieces to Greek yoghurt for an indulgent breakfast or use it as a stunning garnish for ice cream and desserts. 

As a healthy, natural sweetener, consider using honeycomb as a sugar substitute in hot tea or coffee.

Is Honeycomb Good for You?

Fresh honeycomb is one of the healthiest honey available, offering a range of benefits associated with raw honey. It is rich in natural enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that are often lost during commercial processing and are not available in most supermarket-bought alternatives.

Additionally, real honeycomb contains propolis, the resinous mixture that bees use to seal their hive, as well as bee pollen grains, which possess potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Choose fresh bee honeycomb to enjoy this healthy treat just as nature intended, in its purest form. Our selection of cut comb, full honeycomb frames, and honeycomb pieces in jars has even been recognised at the Great Taste Awards, known as the "Oscars" of the food world.

Taste authentic honeycomb and experience the best of this natural superfood!