Popular honeycomb as dessert topping, who should refrain from eating it?
Jan 15, 2025
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A beehive is a hexagonal structure made of beeswax, which serves to store bees and honey. Instead of processed refined sugar, it provides natural sweetness and is attractively enjoyed by many people due to its chewy texture.
Propolis extracted from honeycomb has excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and helps increase immunity. It is also known to be effective in respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and asthma. Studies have shown that polyphenols in honeycomb are associated with reduced risk of several diseases, including cancer.
But not everyone can eat honeycomb. Recently, USA TODAY reported that there are people who should limit their beehive intake through expert advice.
First of all, honeycomb can contain small amounts of pollen, propolis, and royal jelly, and if you are allergic to pollen or other bee-related products, you should also avoid eating honeycomb.
Also, no honeycomb or honey should be given to children under the age of one. Although rare, this is because certain bacteria can cause infant botulism.
In addition, people with diabetes or insulin resistance should also limit their intake due to their high sugar content. Experts advised that healthy people should also avoid excessive intake.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
