Recently, the trend of chewing frozen honey like candy has spread online, but is it safe for health? Is honey stored in the freezer safe for consumption? Although it is usual to store honey in the refrigerator, experts advise a number of tips on this trend, according to a report on the site “Healthline“.
The frozen honey challenge started by a user TikTokHoney is cooled for 8-9 hours in a silicone mold or plastic bottle, which can be cut and chewed like candy.
This trend has garnered millions of views and comments, and netizens are divided about the outcome of the challenge. While some people find this trend a delicious way to enjoy honey, others feel that it tastes bad, especially as it affects the digestive system and causes cramps and discomfort.
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Is it safe to eat frozen honey?
Freezing honey or storing it in the refrigerator is nothing new, but the effect of chewing frozen honey pieces may not be as good as it seems.
Not many studies have been done to support the side effects of eating frozen honey, but experts suggest that eating a large portion or piece of frozen honey at once may lead to diarrhea, stomach cramps and discomfort.
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In fact, eating too much honey at once can increase the chances of getting food poisoning caused by the presence of botulinum bacteria, however, there is no evidence that frozen honey can kill the presence of botulinum bacteria.
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Apart from that, eating large amounts of honey may increase the sugar level, due to the presence of fructose, moreover, the high sugar content and frozen honey particles can affect the tooth enamel and its overall health.