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HONEY IS IT VEGAN OR NOT

Veganism or Vegan diet is a way of life that aims to reduce animal exploitation and cruelty. As a result, vegans abstain from eating animal products such as meat, eggs, and dairy, as well as foods made from them. Wonder if this includes foods made from insects, such as honey.

In contrast to overt animal foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy, foods derived from insects are not always classified as vegan. Most vegans see no distinction between beekeeping and other types of animal farming.

Most of the vegans refuse eating honey because commercial honey farming may be dangerous to bees' health.

Vegans try to avoid or reduce all forms of animal exploitation, including bee exploitation. As a result, the majority of vegans avoid honey in their diets.

Instead of honey, vegans can substitute a variety of plant-based sweeteners, ranging from maple syrup to blackstrap molasses. Consume all of these varieties in moderation because they contain a lot of added sugar.

Honey alternatives for Vegan diets

Maple syrup, which is made from the sap of the maple tree, contains a variety of vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants.

Date syrup, A caramel-colored sweetener derived from the liquid portion of cooked dates. You can make it at home by combining boiled dates and water.