NUTRITION Special Feature 1 – The World of Honeybees More than just honey! The diversity of honeybee products Honeybee products have been a familiar part of people's daily lives since ancient times. Most notable among them is honey, which has a high sugar content and is often used as a sweetener in drinks and in cooking. Additionally, honey is rich in minerals and has an antibacterial effect, so it is also used as a preserved food. Another honeybee product is royal jelly, which is fed solely to queen bee larvae. Containing a high level of protein, as well as certain fatty acids, royal jelly is very nutritious and is not only added to health foods, but also to cosmetics as a moisturizing ingredient. With a lineup that also includes propolis and beeswax, the blessings of honeybees are bountiful indeed.