Pollen is the male germ plasma of plants. It is the main source of proteins, fats and minerals in the honeybee diet.
Physical Properties:
The colour ranges from yellow, red to orange. It appears as fine grains/granules.
Chemical Composition:
- Pollen comprises of 20-25% protein,
- 27% carbohydrates mostly simple sugars (fructose and glucose),
- Vitamins, free amino acids, lipids, enzymes and co-enzymes, pigments: xanthophylls and carotene, water and minerals (potassium, calcium, iron etc).
