NAFIS

Royal jelly is a creamy, white substance secreted from the hypopharyngeal and mandibular glands of young worker bees.  It is used by the worker bees to feed the bee larvae and the queen.  

Physical Properties: 

• Colour:  Milky white
• Taste:  -Bitter.
• Odour: Slightly pungent.

Chemical Properties: 

Royal jelly contains high levels of protein, sugar, minerals, and vitamins (very rich in vitamin B5 – panthotenic acid).  It also contains water.  PH is above 3.6 – 3.8.  

The average composition of royal jelly is as indicated.

• Water - 66%
• Protein - 15%
• Fat - 4%
• Sugar - 12%
• Ash minerals - 1%                                        
• Unknown - 2%