The sustainable practice of raising native stingless bees (meliponines) for honey, pollination, and biodiversity conservation in the Atlantic Forest.
Native Bee Honey vs. Regular Honey — Scientific Comparison
Brazil is home to over 250 stingless bee species (Meliponini), many found nowhere else on Earth. These native bees are vital to Atlantic Forest pollination and produce a honey with unique biological and medicinal properties. Below is a concise, science-based comparison with regular honey from the European bee (Apis mellifera).