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It is necessary to store bee bread at home, observing certain rules and shelf life. Perga is a natural product, so it is important to heed the advice, not to make a mistake in choosing a product, and not to violate the rules of commodity neighborhood.
Useful properties of bee bee
This product has a high content of vitamins, microelements, while it does not cause allergic reactions like pollen. The composition depends on the area where the pollen was collected by the bees, the climate and the period of collection. Bees process the collected pollen, storing 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;
- products of vitamin A formation;
- 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, depressive conditions are indications for the use of bee bread. It has been shown to have a positive effect on brain function, so it can be given to school-age children to improve concentration and perseverance.
- Improving skin elasticity, moisturizing it. 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 the toxins accumulated in it. Antiseptic properties work against infections in the gastrointestinal tract and improve digestion. This helps to restore digestion and the secretion of essential enzymes by the body.
- Reproductive system support. Vitamin E is indicated for improving 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, and is the prevention of prostatitis.
- Support for the cardiovascular system. Potassium, contained in bee bread in a high concentration, improves heart function, and its easy absorption allows all elements to reach the 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 irreplaceable stimulants of the immune system. In case of 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.
- Help in recovery after surgery or serious illness. The regenerative properties of the product have a positive effect on damaged tissues, help the body to quickly return to normal functioning due to the high concentration and assimilation 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. It is used in the treatment of eczema, inflammation, acne, peeling and itching.Age-related changes is 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
As a preventive measure, it is enough to take one tablespoon of the product mixed with honey in the morning with a meal. With anemia and to improve 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 for 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 honeycomb, thoroughly cleaned of wax. At home, bee bread is dried in a special electric dryer, which provides a permanent supply of high temperature (40 degrees). During the process, it is necessary to monitor the consistency: do not leave it soggy and prevent crumbling, for this you can crush it with your fingers and check the readiness. Without a special apparatus, the product must be dried in a warm and dry room for several months.
How to store bee bee bread at home
Depending on the form of release, the storage method also changes. A natural product without preservatives requires special attention and compliance with the requirements for the storage location. Bee bread at home does not deteriorate for a long time, the main thing is to choose the appropriate type of processing.
How to store bee granules
In granular form, the product is stored much longer and easier. It is free from impurities, dried, and therefore the risk of the beginning of fermentation processes or mold coverage 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. Home storage involves isolation from moisture and constant contact with air. With the wrong temperature and high humidity, pollen will quickly lose some of its 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 eliminating the possibility of allergies altogether. It is better to grind or grind the product before mixing with honey.
Bee bee paste can be stored in the refrigerator, then its shelf life will increase slightly, or at room temperature.
How to store ground bee bread at home
You can grind it at home: by hand or in a coffee grinder. Plastic containers can affect the composition of the product, so glass is the best choice. 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 combs at home
Bee bee can be stored without removing it from the honeycomb. The shelf life will not change, but the basic storage rules must be observed:
- put 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 foods with a strong odor.
You can use it in this form together with honeycombs.
Is it possible to store bee bread in the refrigerator
Products with a pungent odor are often stored in the refrigerator, the commodity neighborhood is not always respected, high humidity is created. This means that the refrigerator is not suitable for storing processed pollen in a dry form, however, when mixed with honey as a natural preservative, it can be placed in the refrigerator.
How much bee bee is stored
A dangerous enemy of the bee bee is high humidity. In such conditions, its shelf life is reduced to several days. The product gets moldy and becomes hazardous to use.
The most difficult thing is to store in combs - for this it is necessary to create the right conditions: absence of insects, humidity, temperature not higher than 15 degrees, minimal penetration of sunlight.
In granules or mixed with honey, the shelf life of bee bee is increased to 1 year. You can keep it longer if you follow 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
It is not easy to store bee bread at home. "Bee bread" is a truly healthy product, enriched with all trace elements and vitamins necessary for a person, it has a wide range of applications. However, as with any natural product, it requires compliance with storage rules and consultation with a doctor before use.
