FAQ
Q: It it safe to eat honeycomb?
A: Honeycomb is completely safe to eat and has a host of incredible health benefits (as well being extremely tasty). Pretty much as raw and natural as it gets!
Q: Why is honeycomb and raw honey so good for you?
A: Honeycomb is a superfood! It contains pollen and propolis and is antibacterial, antioxidant, antiseptic and anti-fungal.
Q: How do I eat honeycomb?
A: Any way you like! It’s a great addition to a cheese platter (especially with blues, goats, camembert or bries). For inspiration check out our instagram!
Q: How do I cut honeycomb?
A: Warm a sharp knife under boiling water and gently cut the comb to size. You can also scoop it using a spoon for a more rustic effect!
Q: I just want honey. How do I get the wax out?
A: The wax/comb holds the honey in cells and provides an amazing textural experience that bursts with flavour. Whether it’s honey that has been extracted from the comb, or honey in the comb - you can’t go wrong!
Q: How do I store honeycomb/honey?
A: In a dry warm place (like the pantry) at around 21 degrees. Avoid refrigerating as it speeds up the crystallisation process.
Q: What is crystallisation?
A: Most raw honey and honeycomb will crystallise over time. It’s a perfectly natural process and varies with each honey flow (batch) due to the difference in nectar collected.
Q: How do I de-crystallise my honeycomb/honey?
A: You can definitely eat honey/honeycomb that has crystallised, it just has a different texture and eating it as is is a great way to get to know the nuances between the varieties! If you wish to loosen up your honey/honeycomb, we suggest a warm water bath. Place hot (not boiling) water in bowl and float your honeycomb/honey in a plastic container on top. This will gently warm the honey and bring it back to room temperature.
Q: How long does honeycomb/honey last?
A: Technically forever! Stored correctly in air tight and water tight containers, honeycomb/honey is one of the few food items that never goes off. Two thousand year old honey was actually found in Egyptian tombs, as perfect and edible as the day it were left there.