Description
It is a creamy substance that is secreted by the subpharyngeal glands of young bee laborers. The name Royal Flour is derived from the fact that larvae intended to become queens, as well as adult queens, are fed exclusively with a large amount of this food. In Vasiliko pulp is the decisive factor that turns bee from worker to queen.
Chemical composition:Its average chemical composition is 67% moisture, 12.5% protein, 5% total fatty acids, 1% sugar, 1% ash, and other undefined 3.5% as well as vitamins and trace elements. the percentage consists of various compounds such as 10-hydroxydecenoic acid and pantothenic acid.
Physical properties: The color of the royal jelly is of great importance because it is an indicator of its freshness and suitability. The fresh pulp has a bright white color. When it comes in contact with the air or is exposed to light, its color changes to pale yellow and dark gray. This change is due to enzymes that oxidize some royal jelly substances and destroy it. It is characterized by a light harsh aroma and sour flavor due to its very low pH (3.5-4.5).
Nutritional value :Royal pulp helps with the treatment of rheumatic arthritis. It helps the aged and aggravated ostranism, while it also finds great application in pediatrics by helping children with anemia, pneumonia, bacterial infections etc. It improves the general mood, increases the ability to work, appetite and helps people to gain more mental and physical strength. It has microbicidal and antiseptic properties while it contributes significantly to women in post-natal milk production and helps men to improve their sex life.
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