Honey
Is honey vegan? Again, it depends on one’s definition of vegan. Insects are animals, and so insect products, such as honey and silk, are not traditionally considered vegan. Many vegans, however, are not opposed to using insect products, because they do not believe insects are conscious of pain. Moreover, even if insects were conscious of pain, it’s not clear that the production of honey involves any more pain for insects than the production of most vegetables, since the harvesting and transportation of all vegetables involves many ’collateral’ insect deaths.The question remains a matter of scientific debate and personal choice. However, when cooking or labeling food for vegans —particularly vegans you don’t know— it’s best to be on the safe side and not include honey.
