Natural honey is a unique product that is famous for its rich composition and beneficial properties. He has earned the respect and love of many generations. The most valuable and delicious is honeycomb honey. A feature of this product is its natural form, it does not undergo pumping, it is preserved in its natural shell - honeycombs.

Characteristics and composition of comb honey

Honey in combs can be called an elite product, it is much more expensive than pumped out nectar. This trend is very simply explained by its main characteristics:

  • The composition of comb honey is richer than that of its counterparts already extracted from comb. It contains particles of other beekeeping products.
  • Honeycomb is absolutely sterile, the process of its production takes place without external interference.
  • A small amount of product on sale. This is due to the difficulties faced by beekeepers in the process of storing and transporting honeycombs.
  • It is almost impossible to fake a hundredth honey, you can be sure of its naturalness.

The main disadvantage of this product can be considered the fragility of the shell, which is destroyed in the process of cutting the honeycomb. As a result, a significant amount of sweetness flows out of the damaged cells. To avoid product loss and maintain its quality, it is best to purchase a whole frame and not divide it.

 

Honey comb can be called an elite product

A feature of the composition of honeycomb is the presence of particles of the most honeycomb and additional materials in it. It contains:

  • ü Wax. The main building material of the cells.
  • ü Zabrus. "Caps" of the honeycomb with which they are sealed.
  • ü Propolis. Lines the walls of the cells.
  • ü Blizzard, pollen. Pieces of raw materials for the production of nectar.

In addition, comb honey contains very useful and necessary substances:

  • Minerals: magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus;
  • Vitamins: A, B, C, E;
  • Proteins;
  • Glucose, fructose;
  • Organic acids: formic, succinic;
  • Folic, pantothenic acid;
  • Amino acids;
  • Phytoncides.

Important! The advantage of honey with wax is the preservation of unique properties for a long period. But you should be careful and make sure that the integrity of the natural packaging is not violated.

How to choose high quality honeycomb

The unique advantage of the hundredth honey can rightfully be considered its authenticity. This product is almost impossible to counterfeit, so you can not worry when buying sweets and be sure of its naturalness.

How to store honey in combs

Despite this pleasant feature, the quality of honey in the cells may vary, depending on the weather conditions and the care of the bees. So, in conditions of rainy, gloomy, cold weather, the quantity and value of the product significantly decrease - the taste becomes less saturated, the aroma is not expressive. When exposed to high temperatures, honey is candied.

A huge role for the performance of bees and the quality of honey is played by the products that beekeepers use to feed insects. Sugar syrup is often used instead of a honey frame to save money.

The basic rules for choosing a hundredth honey are:

  • Thorough examination of the honeycomb. They must be complete, with no empty cells.
  • Checking the honeycomb for leaks. The surface of high-quality honeycombs is dry, the cells are hermetically sealed.
  • Product maturity research.An unripe product is not as healthy, contains a large percentage of water, and its use will not bring the expected effect.

Important! A simple and at the same time reliable way to identify an overestimated moisture content is to check with paper. Place a drop of honey on the paper, when it spreads, gently wipe and inspect the area. There will be no trace of a good product, unripe honey will be saturated, leaving a wet spot.

 

The unique advantage of the hundredth honey can rightfully be considered its authenticity.

Consuming honey in combs

After purchasing, you should figure out how to use the honeycomb. When asked whether it is possible to eat honeycombs, there is only one answer - it is necessary. This product brings undeniable benefits to the body. You can use the honeycomb as a sweet dessert: cut into neat squares and chew. In the process of chewing, together with honey, unique admixtures of propolis, pollen, blizzards are used. This leaves undissolved wax in the mouth.

Frame with honey

Often, lovers of a bee product are concerned about the problem of how to use honey in combs, whether it is possible to swallow the remaining wax. There will be no harm from swallowing it if eaten in small quantities. In the stomach, wax does not dissolve, uses the role of a sorbent, promotes the removal of toxins from the body.

It is not recommended for children to swallow wax combs - this is a rather serious burden on the stomach, especially if a large amount is swallowed.

Important! There is no need to heat the honey or dissolve it in hot tea - when exposed to high temperatures, its beneficial properties are lost.

With regular use of honey, it is recommended to eat it in the morning and drink it with warm unsweetened tea. Such sweetness goes well with black bread. With certain diets, honey should be eaten in the morning on an empty stomach, after drinking a glass of warm water.

Interesting. All beekeeping products are very popular. Increasingly, people are wondering if bees can be eaten. This is not surprising, because it is recommended to make medicinal tinctures, which are widely used in folk medicine, on the basis of the bee dead. You can use fried bees as food or make a decoction and drink them for medicinal purposes.

The benefits of comb honey

Shelf life of honey

This type of honey has many useful properties: it has wound healing, soothing, regenerating effects, strengthens the immune system. Nectar is especially effective in influencing:

  • Oral cavity. It disinfects well, heals ulcers, cleans and whitens tooth enamel.
  • Upper respiratory tract, throat. In this case, propolis has proven itself well.
  • The gastrointestinal tract. It has a beneficial effect on the digestion process, cleanses the body of toxins.
  • Cardiovascular system. Normalizes blood pressure, positively affects the work of the heart.

In addition to its pronounced healing properties, honeycomb honey is widely used in cosmetology: it is used as a basis for masks, creams, balms, for depilation, and wrapping.

 

Normalizes blood pressure, positively affects the work of the heart

Potential harm

There are few contraindications for using honey in combs, but you should know about them before you start using it. They consist in the following indications:

  • The presence of an allergic reaction to beekeeping products.
  • Diseases of the stomach: gastritis, ulcer. Honey can infect the stomach wall.
  • Diabetes. With this disease, honey can be consumed, but in small quantities.
  • Oncological diseases. Propolis and nectar can accelerate the development of cancer cells.
  • Urolithiasis and gallstone diseases.

A honey product brings many benefits to the body, but you need to remember the golden rule - do not abuse. You need to eat honey in small amounts: a small piece or one teaspoon per day.

Storage of comb honey

Proper storage of honey in combs can preserve the product and its properties throughout the year. There are several rules to help with this process:

  • ü Honeycombs are neatly cut into pieces. Care must be taken not to damage fragile cells.
  • ü Honeycomb is stored in jars, earthenware, porcelain or enamel dishes, which can be carefully sealed.
  • ü The container is placed in a cool, dark place. The optimum temperature at which honey can be stored is 4-6 degrees.

Important! Honey very well absorbs smells from the environment and neighboring products.

Honeycomb honey is a real gift of nature, a source of health and energy. In addition, it is a natural delicacy that both children and adults adore. But in order for the product to bring only benefits, you need to eat it in moderation. Unlimited use of sweetness can do a lot of harm to the body.