Bee Pollen

Bee Pollen

Eat as is, or add to yogurt, fruit salad, smoothies, raw treats, trail mix.

Bee Pollen (Apis mellifera pollen)

Bee pollen is a mixture collected by honey-bees from flowering plants, often blended with nectar and bee salivary secretions, which results in a complex matrix rich in nutrients and phytochemicals. Its composition typically includes carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins (notably B-vitamins and vitamin C), minerals (such as calcium, magnesium, potassium) and a wide array of phenolic compounds, flavonoids and carotenoids(1). Researchers suggest that the active compounds in bee pollen may help the body manage oxidative stress, balance inflammation, and support healthy immune activity(2). 

In traditional usage bee pollen has been valued as a nutrient-dense “tonic” food in many cultures; recent scientific research has explored its antioxidant, immune-modulatory and nutrient-supportive roles(3). 

This information is for educational purposes only and does not refer to the effects of any specific product.

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1. Thakur, M., & Nanda, V. (2020). Composition and functionality of bee pollen: A review. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 98, 82-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2020.02.001 

2. Anjum, S. I., Ullah, A., Gohar, F., Raza, G., Khan, M. I., Hameed, M., Ali, A., Chen, C.-C., & Tlak Gajger, I. (2024). Bee pollen as a food and feed supplement and a therapeutic remedy: Recent trends in nanotechnology. Frontiers in Nutrition, 11, 1371672. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2024.1371672 

3. Qiao, J., Wang, Y., Wang, Z., Zhang, L., Zhang, M., Liu, Y., & Zhang, X. (2024). New insights into bee pollen: Nutrients, phytochemicals and their bioactivities. Food Research International. Advance online publication. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0963996924000048 

Harvested in: Australia

Organic Status: Difficult to establish due to the 5km radius the bees travel.

Plant Parts:  Flower Pollen

Packaging:  Home compostable, reusable zip lock pouch

CAUTION: If you have pollen allergies Bee Pollen can cause a serious allergic reaction -- including shortness of breath, hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis.