Honey is not the only result of the activity of bees, other beekeeping products are also valuable - bee bread, beeswax, propolis, royal milk, etc. Bee bread is distinguished among them by special healing properties.

What is bee perga

Earlier it was called "bee bread". This name was not given in vain - usually bees feed their offspring with this product. In fact, bee bread is pollen processed by insects. The bees put the collected pollen and carefully tamp it into the honeycomb cells. During the process, insects secrete special enzymes that serve as a preservative. Then the upper cells are strengthened with saliva and honey to avoid destruction. The heat of the nest triggers the production of lactic acid, resulting in bee bread.

Bee perga

Typically, bee bee is marketed in two forms - in combs and in granules. The second option is more preferable due to simple storage and use.

Product characteristics:

  • color - mixed, can vary from yellow to purple;
  • rich honey aroma;
  • flexible density, easily flattened when pressed;
  • sweet taste with a sour aftertaste.

Note! It is almost impossible to counterfeit bee bread. A high-quality product is well dried, has a dense surface, but does not crunch when bitten. The moisture index is 18%, the proportion of wax is 5%.

Composition of the product

Bee perga - application

Perga is much healthier than pollen. The product contains much more nutrients, organic acids and vitamins. Nutritional value per 100 grams: proteins - 21 g, carbohydrates - 34 g, fats - 1.5 g. Caloric content - 230 kcal, nutritional value - 970 kJ.

Perga contains:

  • monosaccharides;
  • amino acids;
  • vitamins;
  • fatty acid;
  • mineral salts;
  • macro- and microelements.

Despite the high content of nutrients, this product has a number of contraindications. It should not be used by persons who have:

  • individual intolerance to honey;
  • disorders in the thyroid gland;
  • the risk of hypovitaminosis;
  • low level of blood clotting;
  • oncological diseases;
  • uterine fibroids;
  • toxic goiter.

With special care you need to approach the use of bee bread for pregnant and lactating women, as well as those with diabetes mellitus. It is best to consult with your doctor to establish individual doses of the product. You should not self-medicate, bee bread can both cure and aggravate a person's condition.

Shelf life and home storage

The shelf life of bee bee is one year. There are 2 options for storing it - in honeycombs and in granules. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. The honeycomb is attracted by the wax moth, it lays the larvae in them, which makes the product unusable.

The shelf life of bee bee is one year.

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Regardless of what form the bee bread is in, it is best to place it in an airtight container - a glass jar or a vacuum bag. To preserve the healing properties, it is important that the minimum humidity indicators are set in the storage location, and the air temperature is no more than +25 degrees. It is best to use a refrigerator for these purposes - it not only provides the required temperature, but also protects against the penetration of moths.

Additional Information! To extend the shelf life of the product, you can mix it with honey in a 1: 2 ratio.

Properties of the bee product perga

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Bee products are famous for their medicinal properties, especially bee bread - it has a wide range of applications. This bee product has a positive effect on the heart, digestion, reproductive, immune and respiratory systems, and also helps to resist viruses and bacteria.

Properties:

  • Strengthening immunity, increasing vivacity, relieving the feeling of fatigue, increasing muscle mass, protecting against colds.
  • Stimulation of the heart, normalization of cholesterol and erythrocyte levels in the blood, pressure indicators, removal of vasospasm, prevention of anemia and arrhythmia.
  • Acceleration of metabolism, improvement of appetite, normalization of intestinal microflora, stimulation of bile secretion, restoration and cleansing of the liver, prevention of constipation and flatulence.
  • Normalization of the respiratory system, prevention of sinusitis, rhinitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, flu.
  • Strengthening the nervous system, stimulating brain activity, improving memory and concentration.
  • Improvement of male reproductive function, sperm motility and sperm quality, stimulation of erection, enhancement of sexual desire, prevention of infertility.
  • Normalization of the female reproductive system, promotes pregnancy and the full development of the embryo.

Doctors recommend using bee bread for older people, it will protect against age-related changes caused by weakening of cognitive functions. Also, the product will give vigor, restore the body in case of overwork and increase efficiency. This bee product is also useful for the child's body - it has a beneficial effect on eyesight, helps the full development of the brain, muscle tissue, strengthens immunity, and assimilates calcium and phosphorus.

Bee bread is taken dry on an empty stomach, preferably half an hour before meals. You do not need to drink water, put a piece on your tongue and chew thoroughly. The course of treatment is 3 weeks, then the product can be taken for preventive purposes in 1-3 months. Dosages are prescribed by a doctor, you do not need to self-medicate.

Take bee bread dry on an empty stomach

Young children may not like this type of product, so it is best to give them bee bread mixed with honey. The resulting mixture can be used for making sandwiches and other dishes. First, the bee bread granules are crushed with a blender or meat grinder, and then mixed in equal proportions with liquid honey. The paste is stored in a glass container in the refrigerator.

Important! You can't eat bee bread in the evening, as it gives you a boost of vivacity, which can be bad for your sleep.

Bee bread or royal jelly - which is better? There is no exact answer to this question - both products are equally useful and have their own contraindications. Perga compares favorably only with long-term storage conditions.

How bee bee is collected

Beekeepers need to make an effort to get the bee bread. First you need to remove the honeycomb frame and place it in the refrigerator. The excess wax is then removed and the cells are neatly cut out. The product is passed through a meat grinder or crushed with a blender, and then sieved. You can add some honey. Finished granules are packaged in glass jars. It's okay if you didn't manage to completely remove all the wax, in this case it will serve as an absorbent.

Collection and storage of bee bee

Beekeeping products can be stored in honeycombs. Some beekeepers place frames in refrigerators or special rooms. In order to exclude the possibility of spoilage of the bee product, it is important to monitor the moisture values, when they increase, the bee bread can become moldy. A good drying of the comb will help to avoid this option. Vinegar will help protect the bee bread from the wax moth. A 75% acid solution is poured into glass containers and placed around the entire perimeter of the room. For 1 square meter of area, you will need 5-10 ml of vinegar.

Note! If there is nowhere to store honeycombs with bee bread, then you can install them over bee nests before the cold weather. The enclosures can also be placed on an empty hive or in a removable bottom. In this case, the vinegar solution is placed under the roof, and all the cracks are covered with clay.

Bee perga is a valuable product with healing properties. It not only normalizes the body's work, but also protects against the development of many diseases. However, like any other product, it has a number of contraindications, so it is best to consult a doctor before using it. You can store bee bread for one year, the product must be packed in an airtight container. A refrigerator is best suited for home storage. You can improve the taste and shelf life by mixing the product with honey.