Seems to me propolis is found in honey along with pollen. The propolis used to shellac the cells stuff is in seems to be in also direct contact with it. Who says propolis is not eaten or digested as a food? If bees work it with mouth parts gotta be eating some of it. but who has ever looked at this part?
 
Dee A. Lusby




      

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