Honeycombs

The beeswax structures worker honeybees build inside hives, arranged as frameworks of hexagonal cells. The cells hold honey, and also shelter insect eggs and larvae. Comb honey sold with the wax intact is prized as a natural, minimally processed product, but it must be harvested hygienically and checked for contaminants, since beeswax can accumulate pesticide residues and environmental pollutants over time. The hexagonal geometry gives the comb notable strength for its weight — an efficient natural packaging that beekeepers have long admired and food scientists still study.