Stingless Bee


Stingless bees are a group of insects closely related to honeybees, with approximately 500 known species, far exceeding the mere seven species of honeybees. Although stingless bees retain the structure of a stinger, it has become highly degenerated and has effectively lost its stinging function.

According to relevant studies, these bees primarily inhabit tropical and subtropical climates, including regions such as Australia, Africa, Southeast Asia, and tropical areas of the Americas. It is worth noting that not all stingless bee species are capable of producing honey. In parts of Central America and Africa, local communities specifically cultivate certain honey-producing species. In traditional medical systems of these regions, stingless bee honey is widely believed to possess medicinal value and is commonly used in folk remedies.


This product is made from wild stingless bee honey, collected by indigenous people in the tropical forests of the northernmost part of Borneo. It is completely natural and free of additives.  

As is well known, the medicinal value of stingless bee honey far exceeds that of ordinary honey. This is due to the unique method stingless bees use to store their honey. They utilize pouches made from a mixture of beeswax and resin, which are superior to the honeycomb wax used by ordinary bees. While regular honey only carries the flavor of the nectar collected, stingless bee honey combines the aroma of nectar and resin. Much like how wine aged in different wooden barrels develops distinct fragrances, this honey offers a unique and exceptional character.  

Furthermore, after stingless bees collect nectar, it undergoes a special fermentation process in their gut. The resulting honey is rich in vitamins, trace elements, rare sugars, and trehalulose. Trehalulose has a lower glycemic index compared to sugars in regular honey, making it particularly suitable for diabetics. It also possesses antioxidant properties, improves skin health, and provides moisturizing benefits for beauty enhancement.  

In summary, stingless bee honey—a blend of nectar and resin-based chemical components, fermented in the gut of stingless bees—offers excellent antibacterial properties, fully comparable to Manuka honey.

 



A Stingless Bee's Life