Where Does Beeswax Come from?

Where Does Beeswax Come from?

Beeswax comes from honeybees and it is fascinating to think they actually produce the material they need to build their nests. Comb, which is the foundation of a colony of bees, is made from beeswax and is used to house brood as well as store honey and pollen.

Is beeswax a bee poop?

Beeswax is produced from a gland at the base of the, near the stinger. In function, it is similar to wax secretion in the ears of humans.

What is beeswax made from?

Beeswax is a product made from the honeycomb of the honeybee and other bees. The mixing of pollen oils into honeycomb wax turns the white wax into a yellow or brown color. Beeswax is used for high cholesterol, pain, fungal skin infections, and other conditions.

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