Honey is an animal product and thus is avoided by vegans. Bees produce honey for themselves, not for humans. They are often harmed in the honey gathering process. There are plenty of ways to protect insect populations, support crop pollination, conserve the environment and sweeten our food without farming bees or buying honey, propolis, beeswax or royal jelly.

To replace honey in your diet try golden or maple syrup, date syrup, agave nectar or even dried fruits. For more information read our page on the honey industry.