Would depend upon whether acid was added to the mix.  The reaction requires
> acid.  Table sugar is generally about neutral, but could vary.  Easy to
> test.


Tartaric acid is a common additive to sugar syrups and other confections
including fondant. Bailey's studies showed TA was bad for bees when used
with sugar syrup.

It is listed as an ingredient for "candy" for feeding bees in The Hive and
the Honeybee as well as many beekeeping websites.

Tartaric acid is another subject in the archives. Many used it and saw no
problems, but if you always use something that harms your bees, you will
never see a problem since the problem creates your baseline.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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