why honey is not vegan
If you're looking to cut down on your consumption of animal products or have done so already (shoutout to all the new flexitarians and reducetarians out there!), we feel compelled to tell you that honey isn't technically vegan. That's right, the sweet and sticky stuff you add to a cup of tea or use to glaze some carrots is considered to be an animal product (and therefore not vegan-friendly or plant-based) because it's produced by bees. Additionally, honey is actually food for bees, and acts as a primary source of necessary carbohydrates, amino acids, antioxidants, and natural antibiotics for the buzzing insects. RELATED: 3 Raw Honey Health Benefits While drizzling some honey on your morning oatmeal or using it to sweeten a smoothie isn't quite the same as biting into a juicy burger, many plant-based eaters choose to avoid honey because of how it is produced, particularly on commercial bee farms. How Do Bees Make Honey? Bees start the honey production process by g