What do you mean it’s not vegan?
It’s not always easy to tell what’s vegan, so Lauren True helps us spot the less obvious things
Honey
Honey is often mistaken as veganfriendly. However, vegans seek to avoid the exploitation of animals, and the ways in which honey is collected and produced can be labelled as exploitative.
For example, honey is the energy source of bees. This means that when bee-keepers harvest honey, it needs to be replaced with something to keep the bees alive. Unfortunately, the sugar substitute used is worse for the bees, as it contains far fewer nutrients than honey.
Additionally, queen bees often have their wings clipped to prevent them from leaving the hives, and the importation of bees can result in widespread disease among pollinators.
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