18/09/2024
In regards to the vegan honey posted this morning. To hopefully answer any queries or questions.
In most cases, the flowers used in vegan honey recipes, such as chamomile, dandelion, or lavender, may come from plants that have naturally been pollinated by insects, including bees. However, the intent behind vegan honey is to avoid exploiting bees directly, so the flowers themselves are generally chosen based on their flavor profile rather than whether or not they have been pollinated by bees.
It's important to note that while it is almost impossible to control whether bees have visited and pollinated specific flowers in the wild, some vegans may seek flowers from organic or sustainable sources that do not rely on commercial beekeeping practices. This aligns with veganism’s focus on minimizing harm and exploitation of animals, including bees.
For strict vegans, the ethical concern is primarily about avoiding direct bee farming and exploitation, rather than avoiding all products associated with incidental bee pollination, which is part of natural ecosystems
