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General Pollen Information
Definition:
Bee pollen is a fine powdery substance that has been collected
from the stamen found within flower blossom and is naturally granulated
by the bees. It is considered a highly nutritious and complete
food and contains a rich supply of B-complex vitamins, vitamins
C, A, E, carotenoids, folic acid, amino acids, a wide array of
minerals and some essential fatty acids.
Applications:
Most allergies, anemia, asthma, athletic endurance, chronic fatigue,
immune system disorders, impotence, infertility, kidney disorders,
menopause, prostate disease and ulcers.
 The
Facts About Bee Pollen
Information courtesy Dept of
Agriculture, Western Australia.
Western Australia has a high density of unique plant species
that produce high quality pollens.
These are harvested free of chemicals and from pristine forests
and conservation reserves.
New health properties have been identified and should excite
health concious consumers.
Pollen - The Health Benefits The Facts About Bee Pollen
Pollen is a natural source of high
protein, low fat that contain essential fatty acids and a complete
range of minerals and vitamins. It is nature's growth and maintenance
supplement.
Essential Fatty Acids
Eucalyptus pollen are dominated
by an "essential" fatty acid for human health known
as Linoleic Acid.
- The human body can not manufacture
linoleic acid and therefore it must be consumed.
- As a polyunsaturated fatty acid,
linoleic acid helps lower the ratio of low-density lipoproteins
(LDL's) to high-density lipoproteins (HDL's).
- The LDL's, known as "bad"
lipoprotein, carry fats such as cholesterol from our liver to
our cells whilst HDL's carry cholesterol from our cells to our
liver to be excreted as bile into the intestine.
Eucalyptus pollens have one of the
highest percentages of linoleic acid in the world, making it unique
and beneficial.
Macro-Nutrients
The Western Australian Eucalypt,
Redgum, has a nutrient higher than most commonly eaten fruits
such as bananas and apples.
Micro-Nutients
Pollen is a good source
of iron, zinc, manganese and copper which are essential key factors
in human health.
Protein
Western Australian pollen proteins
are high by comparision to many other plant species. Banksia pollens
are highest at >30% followed by Eucalypt and Acacia, which
range from 20-28%.
Storage Tips
- Wet pollen (fresh) must be stored frozen.
- Dried pollen should be stored away from direct light.
- Pollen is most nutritive when fresh, after 12 months its food
value decreases.
Food Safety
A safe quality food standard: A Hazard Analysis Critical Control
Point (HACCP) guides the Western Australian Pollen industry to
produce unique quality pollen to an internationally recognised
standard.
Food
Warning: It is important to note that in rare cases,
an allergic reaction to pollen may be experienced.
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