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It is necessary to store bee bread at home, observing certain rules and storage periods. Perga is a natural product, so it is important to listen to advice, not to make a mistake in choosing a product, not to violate the rules of the product neighborhood.
Useful properties of bee pollen
This product has a high content of vitamins, trace elements, while it does not cause allergic reactions, like pollen. The composition depends on the area where the bees collected pollen, the climate and the period of collection. Bees process the collected pollen, harvesting it for food during the winter, so it stores an increased concentration of nutrients and is quickly absorbed by the body. It contains:
- omega-6 and omega-3;
- vitamin A formation products;
- potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc and phosphorus;
- amino acids;
- group B and vitamin E;
- natural hormone equivalents.
“Bee bread” is used for the following medicinal purposes:
- Improving the functioning of the nervous system. Thanks to B6 and magnesium, there is a positive effect on mood and performance. Stress, depression are indications for the use of pollen. It has been proven to have a positive effect on brain function, so it can be given to school-age children to improve concentration and perseverance.
- Increasing skin elasticity and hydration. Vitamins A and E act on the deep layers of the epidermis and improve collagen production.
- Detoxification. The enzymes contained in the product support the functioning of the liver and help to remove toxins accumulated in it. Antiseptic properties act against infections in the gastrointestinal tract and improve digestion. This helps to restore digestion and release the necessary enzymes by the body.
- Support for the reproductive system. Vitamin E is shown to improve women’s health, so bee bread should be consumed during conception and preparation for pregnancy. It has a direct effect on the male reproductive system – it improves overall health and blood supply to organs, it is the prevention of prostatitis.
- Support for the cardiovascular system. Potassium, contained in bee bread in a high concentration, improves heart function, and easy digestibility allows all elements to reach their goal faster. With hypertension, bee bread is taken before meals, and with reduced pressure – after.
- Vitamins, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of all bee products make them indispensable stimulants of immunity. With an autoimmune disease (abnormal functioning of the immune system), it is worth refusing to take bee bread so as not to aggravate the course of the disease.
- Assistance in recovery after surgery or serious illness. The regenerative properties of the product have a positive effect on damaged tissues, help the body return to normal work faster due to the high concentration and digestibility of vitamins.
- For some types of allergies, bee bread is used as an active supplement to help build immunity and relieve symptoms.
Ground bee bread is often used in cosmetology. It can be used as an additional component to masks, mixed with honey or cream. Used in the treatment of eczema, inflammation, acne, flaking and itching. Age-related changes are one of the indications for the use of cosmetics based on “bee bread”, as it deeply nourishes the skin, moisturizes it and smoothes wrinkles.
How to take bee bread
For preventive purposes, it is enough to take one tablespoon of the product mixed with honey in the morning with meals. With anemia and to increase immunity, you can make an infusion: for 1 liter of warm water, 200 g of honey and 50 g of bee bread. You need to insist a couple of days, and then drink half a glass three times a day before meals.
To improve the functioning of the digestive system, with premenstrual syndrome, you need to drink 1 teaspoon three times a day.
How to dry bee bread at home
Before drying, it is taken out of the honeycombs, thoroughly cleaned of wax. At home, bee bread is dried in a special electric dryer that provides a permanent supply of high temperature (40 degrees). During the process, it is necessary to monitor the consistency: do not leave it raw and prevent crumbling, for this you can crush it with your fingers and check for readiness. Without a special apparatus, the product must be dried in a warm and dry room for several months.
How to store bee pollen at home
Depending on the form of release, the method of storage also changes. A natural product without preservatives requires special attention and storage requirements. Perga at home does not deteriorate for a long time, the main thing is to choose the appropriate type of processing.
How to store perga in granules
In granular form, the product is stored much longer and easier. It is cleaned of impurities, dried, and therefore the risk of starting fermentation processes or mold is reduced.
It is necessary to store bee bread in granules in a dry place, with an air temperature not exceeding 20 degrees. It is advisable to protect it from direct sunlight. Storage at home involves isolation from moisture and constant contact with air. With the wrong temperature and high humidity, pollen will quickly lose some of the vitamins, chemical compounds will begin to break down, and the product will become useless.
How to store bee bread with honey
By adding liquid honey to it, you can get a kind of paste, which also has healing properties. It is easier to take, but it is worth completely eliminating the possibility of allergies. Before mixing with honey, it is better to grind or grind the product.
Pasta with bee perga can be stored in the refrigerator, then its shelf life will increase slightly, or at room temperature.
How to store ground perga at home
You can grind it at home: manually or in a coffee grinder. Plastic dishes can affect the composition of the product, so it is better to choose glass. It should be dark, not let in sunlight. The refrigerator will not provide low humidity, you need to place the bee bread in a cool but dry place.
Storage of bee bread in honeycombs at home
Bee perga can be stored without removing it from the honeycomb. The expiration date will not change, but you need to follow the basic storage rules:
- place in a tight package or jar that prevents access to oxygen;
- keep in the refrigerator at a temperature of + 3- + 4 degrees;
- limit contact with products with a strong odor.
You can use it in this form along with honeycombs.
Is it possible to store bee bread in the refrigerator
Foods with a pungent odor are often stored in the refrigerator, the commodity neighborhood is not always observed, and increased humidity is created. This means that the refrigerator is not suitable for storing processed pollen in a dry form, however, mixed with honey as a natural preservative, it can be placed in the refrigerator.
How long is bee perga stored
A dangerous enemy of bee pollen is high humidity. Under such conditions, its shelf life is reduced to several days. The product becomes moldy and dangerous to use.
The most difficult thing is to store in combs – for this you need to create the right conditions: the absence of insects, humidity, the temperature is not higher than 15 degrees, the minimum penetration of sunlight.
In granules or mixed with honey, the shelf life of bee pollen increases to 1 year. You can keep it longer, subject to all the rules, but the product will lose its medicinal properties and will be almost useless. The fresher the collection, the more vitamins are preserved in it.
Conclusion
Keeping bee bread at home is not easy. “Bee bread” is a truly healthy product, enriched with all microelements and vitamins necessary for a person, it has a wide range of applications. However, as with any natural product, it requires compliance with the rules of storage and consultation with a doctor before use.