Honeycomb

[Anonymous]

Got a gift of honeycomb and not sure how to use it. Do I drain the honey out? Do we eat the comb? Thanks for suggestions.

[Anonymous]

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/raw-honeycomb#:~:text=While%20you%20can%20eat%20it,%2C%20charcuterie%2C%20or%20aged%20cheeses.

While you can eat it as-is, it makes for an excellent spread for warm bread or English muffins. Honeycomb may also be used as a sweetener in homemade desserts — or on top of pancakes, oatmeal, or yogurt. Some people may likewise enjoy a piece of honeycomb atop salad or alongside fruit, charcuterie, or aged cheese

[Anonymous]

Eat as is! I love honeycomb.

Eat it with cheese, fruit, bread, toast, in tea…it goes on and on!

[Anonymous]

I like it with cheese.

[Anonymous]

Beekeeper here who specializes in honeycomb. Yes, you can eat the beeswax. You can eat the whole thing. Or not. It’s up to you. I like to turn it sideways and let it drip or crush it with my spreader and spread on toast.

[Anonymous]

One more thing - I wouldn’t cook with the whole comb bc the wax.

[Anonymous]

What is the attraction for honeycomb vs. honey in a jar? Is the honey fresher or less processed if from the honeycomb? Does crushing the wax with the honey improve taste or texture?

[Anonymous]

It’s not processed in any way, shape, or form.
For the beekeeper, it’s easier to remove from hive as opposed to honey.
It’s unusual.

[Anonymous]

It tastes like wax though. Tried it once and that was plenty!

[Anonymous]

I grew up eating it. You break off a piece and chew it. You can eat the wax, but I would chew the honey flavor out and then spit it out (kind of like gum).

[Anonymous]

I don’t mind the wax. Gives it a little chewiness.