Royal Jelly is a liquid
containing approximately 67% water, and as such is prone
to contamination once it is removed from the sterile
environment of the beehive.
Once removed from the hive it
must be processed quickly to prevent contamination,
ideally within two or three hours. Processing generally
involves one or a combination of the following steps:
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Treating the product with
a chemical preservative.
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Lyophilizing the product
(removing the water, often termed freeze-drying)
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Adding a natural
preservative like honey.
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Freezing the substance or
attempting to maintain it in a refrigerated state.
The favored process is
lyophilizing or freeze-drying. This removes the water
without effecting the nutrient quality of the product
and creates a white powder which can be capsulated for
human consumption. Once in capsulated form the product
generally has a shelf life of 4 years and does not
require refrigeration.
What is the chemical
composition of Royal Jelly? It contains
approximately 12% protein, 5-6% lipids and 12-15%
carbohydrates. Its B Vitamin content is high, and
with 17 amino acids, including all 8 essential amino
acids, it is a nutritious hormone-rich substance with a
wide spectrum of potential benefits. Royal Jelly also
contains around 15% aspartic acid, which is important
for tissue growth, muscle and cell regeneration.
Vitamin Content
Vitamin B I (Thiamine) .................... 1.5 to 7.4
mcg.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) .................... 5.3 to 10.0
mcg.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) .................. 2.2 to 10.2
mcg.
Niacin (nicotinic acid) .......................91.0 to
149.0 mcg.
Pantothenic Acid ..............................65.0 to
200.0 mcg.
Biotin ..............................................
0.9 to 3.7 mcg.
Inositol .............................................78.0 to
150.0 mcg.
Folic Acid ........................................ 0.16
to 0.50mcg.
Vitamin C .......Trace
Summary of royal jelly information -
It is a veritable jewel of nutrition and recognized as a
potent provider of energy, health and vitality.
It is rich in minerals,
natural hormones, B vitamins, fatty acid, and folic
acids, along with aspartic acid which is important for
tissue regeneration and growth.
