Honey
Honey is a sweet substance made by honeybees from flower nectar.
- Used in
- Food and cosmetic ingredient
- Role
- Sweetener
Other names IngrediLens checks with this entry
The app's database groups these label names, including names used on labels in other European languages, with honey. Some are true synonyms, others are close relatives with the same allergen or concern.
Contains / relevant to
- Vegan: Not vegan: IngrediLens flags it as an ingredient of animal origin.
Related
- Beeswax (cera alba)Beeswax, listed as cera alba, is wax produced by honeybees, used to thicken balms and lipsticks.
- Glucose syrupGlucose syrup is a sweet syrup made by breaking down starch, usually from maize, wheat or potato.
Sources
- IngrediLens ingredient database (names, flags and notes shown on this page)
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