2023年3月22日 · To promote good colony health, beekeepers should replace old black honeycomb. Beeswax absorbs things inside the beehive and substances brought into the hive. Not only pigments from pollen, propolis and honey but toxic substances too.

2022年9月16日 · Why is my honey comb black? Most likely, your honey comb is black because it has a buildup of products like cocoons, propolis, and pollen. These products are necessary for brood rearing in the beehive. If you notice black honeycomb, keep in mind this is usually a …

These centrally-located black honeycomb frames instantly conjure up worries of pest infestation or decay. But what exactly are they? When areas of a hive’s honeycomb turn dark-colored or black, it indicates that those combs are being used to rear baby bees.

Brood combs turn black as night after just one season while honey combs stay light for many years. What causes this difference?

2019年7月28日 · You absolutely can eat black comb, but you really don't want to. It's nasty. Just crush and strain it if you want to get the honey out. Don't bother trying to render the wax, either, almost never worth it.

2012年4月15日 · In many traditional cultures, this dark honeycomb is the most sought after – it is riddled with extra enzymes and traces of pollen from the brood rearing process, and tastes altogether different from virgin honeycomb – nutty, strong and complex…

2023年6月14日 · Dark honeycombs occur naturally in honeybee colonies and are linked to the overuse of combs. The dark-coloured honey might also be seen in combs, portraying rich-flavoured flower sources. What Makes Honeycombs Dark? If it is your first time inspecting your beehive, then you can be puzzled when you come across some dark or black combs.