Vegans and Honey

[msemma]

What is the general stance on honey and veganism? Do some vegans eat honey and others not? Is there any kind of acceptably produced / collected honey that is ok to use in an otherwise vegan recipe?

[Ethel]

Vegans should not eat honey . This US site explains it all very well, although it is extreme!

http://www.vegetus.org/honey/honey.htm

However, vegans are human and individuals - so some may believe honey is acceptable.

The only reason to include honey in a recipe is for sweetness. Sugar will substitute quite nicely in most.

[nickmo]

No honey, propolis, beeswax or derivatives for the vegans.

And for what makes vegan, vegan?...... http://www.vegansociety.com/html/food/criteria.php

Happy reading!