Polen

  
The grain of pollen is the masculine cell of the flowers, released after the ending of anthers. Each anther releases multitude grains of pollen. It constitutes the main food source of the young bees from the larva state to the young adult. The colour of pollen varies on the sort of plant, oscillating between sure white yellow, greyish, orange to black. It has high contents in amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamins and micro minerals. Is one of the few natural elements rich in vitamin P

Pollen composition:

  • Water 8-13%
  • Sugar 30-41%
  • Proteins 15-21%
  • Fat 4-8%
  • Fibre 4-6%
  • Minerals 1-2%
  • Free Amino Acids (mg/g) 22-50
  • Prolina (mg/g)6-20

Royal Jelly

 

The royal jelly is a protein substance, secreted by the glands of the bee’s queens. Pollen is the raw material from which the bees elaborate the royal jelly.

Royal Jelly composition :

  • Water 65%
  • Proteins 16,73%
  • Carbohidratos 13.12%
  • Lípidos 3.61%
  • Ashes 0,69%
  • Others 0,85%

Propóleo

  

Propoleo´s bees is a resinous substance, balsamic, dark green colour, chestnut tree or even black. Frequently bitter flavor and pleasant and sweet scent. This substance is used by bees with different aims. Mainly is used to cover the fissures of the beehive, with the mission to glue or to stick and disinfect the beehive.