bee pollen
🐝 nature's edible golden nuggets 🐝
Bee pollen is made up of plant pollen, bee saliva, and nectar or honey, and contains many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It also contains 40% protein, making it incredibly healthy! Studies have linked bee pollen and its compounds to health benefits such as decreased inflammation, as well as improved immunity and wound healing. It is packed with nutrients to give you energy and boost wellness.
Did you know that bees collect pollen and store it in their built in "saddlebags" or "baskets" on the sides of their little bodies? Come on, how cute is that?
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How do we harvest bee pollen?
When a bee keeper is actively collecting pollen, they will insert a screen that covers the entrance to the hive, and the bees squeeze their bodies through the small holes of screen to enter the hive, and in doing so, a percentage of the pollen falls off their body and lands into a collection tray.
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