Can pregnant women eat fermented honey?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, it is recommended not to use fermented honey. Usually, the water content in honey is above 21%, which is beneficial for the growth and reproduction of yeast. If the water content in honey exceeds 33%, the activity of yeast becomes even more frequent. If yeast reproduces excessively in honey, it will convert the sugar in the honey into alcohol and carbon dioxide, which is the fermentation of honey. After fermentation, it consists of alcohol, sugar, carbon dioxide, and water, with almost no nutritional value left, and it contains a large amount of bacteria, which may cause stomach problems if consumed.