RAW Swedish Bee Pollen

Bee Pollen

Bee pollen is one of the most complete, nutritious foods found in nature. The secret behind bee pollen is that it contains a real cocktail of nutrients; approximately 205 bioactive substances, 16 vitamins, 27 minerals, and 22 amino acids. Its concentration of vitamins is higher than in fruits and vegetables.

Bee pollen contains:

• Almost all known vitamins and minerals, with high levels of B vitamins.
• All essential amino acids - with 50% more bioavailable protein than, for example, in a steak.
• Most enzymes and co-enzymes that the body needs.
• Antioxidants.
• Essential fatty acids.
• Essential sugars (known as "glyconutrients").

Bee pollen also contains most enzymes and coenzymes that the body needs. In China, Egypt, the Roman Empire, Europe, and among the Aztecs, bee pollen has been highly praised for its health properties for centuries.

Pollen works well as a supplement, as a sweetener, and as decoration on baked goods.

You can also use pollen for skincare, for example as a face mask.
Mix in a small bowl:

• 2 tsp pollen
• 1 tsp yogurt or oat yogurt
• 1/4 tsp honey

Wash your face with water and then apply the mask with your fingertips over your entire face and neck. Leave space around the eyes. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and then rinse off.

Adult dosage: One tsp to one tbsp per day is recommended depending on taste and need. Best taken in the morning. Gradual increase is recommended, especially if allergies are suspected. Start with a smaller dose (about ¼ tsp) of bee pollen. It's better to eat a little and then increase the dose. It's recommended to mix the pollen with your saliva in your mouth before swallowing.

Can also be mixed with a little honey or juice. You can also soak a teaspoon in water overnight and drink it for breakfast.

Some people who consume pollen may initially experience mild forms of gastrointestinal irritation, headaches, or nausea due to bee pollen's rich nutritional content and potency. Therefore, it is recommended to start with a smaller dose (about ¼ tsp) of bee pollen.

NOTE: Sometimes people can be allergic to bee pollen. Uncommon allergic reactions may include swelling, heart palpitations, and difficulty breathing. If you have never eaten bee pollen before, try placing a single grain under your tongue and see if there is any reaction. Then take two grains daily to slowly work up to a teaspoon per day.

if you don't notice any reaction. If you are allergic to bee stings, we advise against eating pollen or recommend being extra careful.

How is Bee Pollen produced?

When bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey, they also collect pollen by rubbing against the inside of the flower. This is what causes the bees to "fertilize" the flowers during their journey between them, making it possible for plants to reproduce. Through evolution, honey bees have developed to only collect the best, most nutritious pollen they can find, and they invest considerable time and energy to do this.

In the hive, bee pollen is collected as the bees pass through a slightly narrow entrance, where they scrape off some of the collected pollen from their legs. The bee pollen then falls into small containers below. The bees are not harmed by this process and naturally retain enough pollen themselves to care for their colony. The pollen is dried immediately after collection and is neither heated nor processed in any other way to preserve all active substances and enzymes.

Contents: 100% raw bee pollen. Packaged in facilities that also handle nuts.

Nutritional value per 100 g: Energy 1443 kJ/345 kcal
Fat 8.6 g

• of which saturated 2.0 g
  Carbohydrates 42.4 g
• of which sugars 42 g
  Protein 25.8 g
  Fiber 12.1 g
  Beta-carotene 165 mg
  Lutein-Zeaxanthin 22 µg

Manufacturer: Mother Earth, Sweden

Country of Origin: Österlen, Sweden