Jars of genuine Swedish honey from Villa Blomstergren

Honeycomb

Honeycomb is honey left in its wax comb. You eat the honey straight from the comb, together with the thin beeswax.

Here you’ll find honeycomb from Swedish apiaries in several varieties, including light, dark and heather honey. Enjoy it on its own, serve a piece alongside cheese or give it as a gift.

Buy honeycomb from Swedish apiaries

Honeycomb is honey left in the wax cells where the bees have stored it. Instead of being extracted, it is sold in pieces with both honey and beeswax intact.

At Villa Blomstergren, you can buy several varieties of honeycomb. Some are lighter and milder, while others are darker or stronger in flavour. These differences depend partly on which flowers the bees have visited and when the honey was harvested.

How do you eat honeycomb?

Honeycomb is usually eaten on its own. Cut or break off a small piece and let the honey melt in your mouth. Chew the beeswax to release the honey. You can then swallow the wax or discard it.

You can also serve honeycomb as a separate item on a cheese board. Place a piece of the comb beside the cheeses and let your guests cut off a portion. The sweetness of the honey pairs well with cheese.

Colour, flavour and texture can vary between harvests. The shape of each piece may also differ because it is cut directly from the comb.

Prefer honey in a jar? Explore our range of Swedish honey.

Frequently asked questions about honeycomb

What is honeycomb?

Honeycomb is honey left in its wax comb. It is not extracted from the comb, but sold in pieces containing both honey and beeswax.

Can you eat the wax in honeycomb?

Yes, you can chew the beeswax together with the honey. Some people swallow it, while others chew out the honey and discard the wax afterwards.

What does honeycomb go well with?

Honeycomb is most often eaten on its own. It can also be served as a separate item on a cheese board, where you can enjoy a small piece alongside the cheese.

How should honeycomb be stored?

Store honeycomb in a cool, dry and dark place, preferably with the lid tightly closed. It does not normally need refrigeration.

Why does honeycomb vary in colour and flavour?

Its colour and flavour depend partly on the flowers the bees have collected nectar from. Honeycomb from different apiaries and harvests can therefore look and taste different.