Comb honey is a type of honey that has been an essential part of the table for thousands of years. It contains the valuable products of bees and offers numerous health benefits. Bees build their honeycombs with wax secretions, then fill them with nectar collected from flowers and honey, pollen, and propolis produced with their enzymes. Covered with a glaze, comb honey can be eaten with its comb intact. The eggs laid by the bees can change the color of the honeycomb. Although bees can build combs in white, black, red, and brown, the quality and digestibility of these combs vary. White combs can be easily eaten without turning gum in the mouth, making them the highest quality combs.
How is Comb Honey Formed?
A thin sheet of wax called foundation comb, obtained by filtering previously produced comb honey and melting and processing the comb, is placed on empty honeycombs. This wax strengthens the comb and makes it easier for the bees to work. Once placed in the hive, the comb is filled with nectar brought by the bees from flowers and the honey they produce with their own enzymes for 5-6 months.
What are the Benefits of Comb Honey?
Comb honey, with its vitamins B and C content, contains: It provides many benefits to the body with minerals such as zinc, phosphorus, iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Here are a few benefits of comb honey:
- Because comb honey is stronger and faster than antibiotics, it is a powerful source of healing for upper respiratory tract infections.
- It energizes the body and supports high performance.
- It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by balancing blood flow.
- It regulates the functioning of the digestive system.
- Its antioxidant properties protect the body from free radicals and increase the body's resistance to diseases.
- It supports weight loss because it creates a feeling of satiety.
- The pollen it contains has mental stimulating and memory-supporting properties.
- The propolis it contains protects the body against bacteria and viruses.
How to Consume Comb Honey?
Comb honey can be consumed directly for breakfast or spread on bread with butter and cream. A healthy alternative to satisfying sweet cravings after meals, this honey doesn't cause weight gain or raise blood sugar. It can be used instead of refined sugar in pastries and desserts. This honey, which can be used in face masks, is also good for acne and brightens the skin. However, it is recommended that those allergic to bee products and babies under one year old not consume honey.
How to Store Comb Honey?
Comb honey, like other honeys, can be stored in areas free from moisture, humidity, and sunlight. It can be stored at room temperature, i.e., 18-24 degrees Celsius, in a tightly sealed container. As long as it is stored under these conditions, it can be safely consumed for a long time without spoiling.
What Should You Consider When Buying Comb Honey?
While extracted honey can be obtained by combining different types of honey, it is very difficult to mix different types of honey into comb honey. Therefore, comb honey is more reliable than extracted honey. However, feeding sugar to bees during the honey production phase is still a widely used method. Furthermore, some comb honeys are sold as beingHowever, the production processes of these two types of honey are quite different. Therefore, you should make sure that the vendor you purchase your honey from is trustworthy.
At Köyden Gelsin, our bees, raised at an altitude of 2200 meters, away from the harmful effects of exhaust gases and pesticides, do not feed sugar, and produce our honeycomb using nectar from endemic plants. We ship our honeycomb to all parts of Turkey. You too can enjoy our honeycomb safely and with pleasure.
