What’s the best way to eat a honeycomb?
You can eat honeycomb as beeswax is 100% edible. As for how to eat honeycomb: chew it comb to release the honey, then spit out or swallow the wax (thinner pieces are easier to swallow); spread honeycomb on something hot (like toast) to soften the wax; or crush the comb and let the honey drain through a strainer.
Is it OK to eat honeycomb?
Honey in the comb, pure and simple. And yes, the comb is totally safe to eat. People have been keeping bees and eating the honeycomb for several thousand years.
Can you eat honeycomb directly?
Honeycomb is a natural product made by bees to store their larvae, honey, and pollen. All of the honeycomb can be eaten including the waxy cells and raw honey they contain.
What do you eat raw honeycomb with?
Honeycomb is a great addition to any charcuterie board. It works wonderfully with bread, meat, fruit, and of course, cheese! If you like strong, flavourful cheeses, we recommend a chunk of honeycomb with blue cheese and a slice of pear or apple.