Bee pollen. Pollen is collected from flowers by bees and then extracted from bees at the hive entrance using a pollen trap. The pollen is collected on a daily basis depending on the humidity and is then frozen or dried.
Bee Bread. Bees store some of the pollen collected in cells in the hive for use during times when there is no pollen avaible. The pollen is preserved in the cell by covering it with honey. This pollen is called Bee Bread.
What are the common traits of Pollen?
Pollen all differ in constitution, coming from various species of flowers. All contain Lacto-bacilli. They all have high fiber content, important for digestion and absorption of nutrients. All pollen types are highly concentrated in anti-oxidants which vary in composition depending upon pollen sources.
With one choice of flower, do you get Pollen from one flower only?
Depends, when for example you choose chestnut pollen for circulatory condition, you get pollen which will be dominant in chestnut but may also may contain a minor percentage of other pollen types like dandelion or alfalfa for example. The synergy of all these differences is in fact complementary in its usage.
Can pollen be frozen and defrosted several times?
There is no risk by freezing and defrosting the product several times. Pollen pellets are free of pathogenic harmful bacteria and the pellets have very low water content, so they cannot burst during the freezing/defrosting process. For example, under natural conditions, willow pollen survive happily in winter, freezing during night time with temperatures dropping down to minus zero and then defrosting during the day without any harm.
Is this pollen considered Organic?
This Pollen comes from wild plant flowers growing in perfect natural conditions. It is not qualified as organic but is harvested freshly under the cleanest conditions possible. It has been tested during the import process by AQIS (quarantine) and found to be free of pesticides.
in fresh frozen state as dried it looses most of it's properties:
Pollen properties vary greatly according to the species of flower they came from.
But there are general properties relevant to ALL types of pollen.
Pollen is considered as a Super Food containing the entire range of nutrients required for human beings.
Bee pollen can contain an average of 20% protein.
Plus,
Large vitamin B complex for the balance of the central nervous system.
It can be considered to be a Probiotic food. It has an excellent regenerative and cleansing effect on the guts.
It contains plenty of Fiber to facilitate digestion.
Increase vitality and energy, good ratio of carbohydrates.
Rich in minerals included Iron which helps the restoration of red blood cells and good oxygenation. (Magnesium, calcium, manganese, zinc, copper).
Because of its sexual nature (containing hormones), it has an effect on the human reproductive system.
It is best used as a preventive treatment to keep our bodies at an optimum level.
One of the richest food in anti-oxidant, it contains a large amount of flavonoids.
Antibiotic properties.
Anti inflammatory.
Tonic, nutritive, trophorestorative: speeds the healing process, better recovery.
Rutin increases the capillary resistance, circulatory stimulant, hypotensive.
And much more.
A word on dried Bee Pollen to demystify:
Dried bee pollen lose their properties when it is dried, no effect on the digestive system, lacto-bacteria are dead, no anti-bacterial activity. It is like taking a dead product....
Please note: Due to state importation regulations, fresh frozen pollen is not available for shipment to WA or Kangaroo Island.
We choose Percie du Sert Products for the high quality of their products, we have tried them on ourselves with great satisfaction. Their method of processing bee pollen is unique. the pollen is frozen at collection and packed in a nitrogen filled package, oxygen is excluded, eliminating decay. This process allows the pollen to be presented as close to its pure state as possible. Percie du Sert is willing to develop Australian frozen fresh pollen in the future. No Australian made frozen fresh pollen products are available.
This Bee pollen is supplied sealed in a punnet to maintain freshness. When you receive the pollen punnet freeze it as soon as possible to preserve its freshness.
Because of the low water content in this bee pollen, it can be refrozen without altering the quality or taste of the pollen
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