How to store bee bread: rules and terms at home, the best ways

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Any food product has a very specific shelf life. This statement also applies to bee pollen.

How long can the beekeeping products under consideration be stored? It is believed that the optimal shelf life of such a substance is one year.

However, it is important to note here that in this process it is necessary to strictly adhere to all the recommended norms and rules. First of all, products such as bee bread should not be exposed to high humidity and temperature, away from water sources, as well as exposure to sunlight.

Otherwise, you can deprive such a healing agent of your beneficial qualities, given to it by nature. The opposite effect, manifested in the impact on bee bread, cold, is also prohibited.

Low temperatures can also have a negative impact on the variety of beekeeping products we are considering. Thus, it can be concluded that bee bee bread cannot be frozen.

When exposed to high humidity, such a product can quickly become moldy. therefore, such a substance can only be stored in dry places.

Perga: shelf life in granules

There is another way to prepare bee bread for consumption: in the form of granules extracted from the honeycomb and dried. It is the most labor-consuming, therefore such bee bread is the most expensive. However, it has one undoubted advantage - the ability to accurately dose the drug when taken. And since bee bread has high indicators of biogenic activity, the question of correct intake with exact adherence to doses is put forward in the first place:

Small dry granules (up to 1.5 cm) are thoroughly cleaned of wax and debris and dried;
The dried product is stored in a glass container open or covered with a canvas cloth in 1-2 layers;
Humidity should not exceed 25%, and 10% is optimal. These conditions must be met, since even a dried product contains a certain% moisture.

Temperature requirements are not so strict, since the almost complete absence of moisture makes the product the most stable. Even in hot conditions, the bee bread will only slightly dry out and lose weight. However, all valuable components will remain in dry matter.

Storing bee bread at home

Perga is produced by bees from plant pollen. After collecting the pollen and delivering it to the hive, it is placed in a honeycomb, where, under conditions of almost complete tightness (the cells are sealed with wax caps - a bar), under the influence of a natural honey preservative, the process of its fermentation and conservation takes place. The end result of this painstaking work of insects is the formation of bread.

How long is bee bread stored?

The shelf life of bee bread can vary, but on average, under normal conditions, it is about a year. During the season, beekeepers store fresh bee bread prepared by bees, and there is no need for last year's product.

But sometimes bee bread deteriorates in just a couple of days. And this happens for various reasons, depending on the type of product, its composition and consistency.

Any violations of the storage regime, high humidity, temperature drops, the wrong choice of place - all this is extremely important for storing bee bread and are those risk factors that contribute to the product spoiling very quickly

The main danger affecting the shelf life of bee bread is humidity, the content of which should not exceed the norm of 15-30%. At higher rates, mold or wax moths may develop in bee bread.

The question arises: where to store bee bread? For obvious reasons, damp and unheated cellars are not suitable for storing bee bread. The refrigerator also cannot be called the best option for storing bee bread because of the too low temperature and high humidity. Although in this case, you can at least regulate the temperature regime and maintain a constant temperature.

Bee perga in honeycombs

The product, prepared by bees, protected by honey and sealed with wax in combs, is the most natural and healthy. It can be consumed in the same form in which it was made by insects. That is, dissolve and chew the product together with the wax.

The disadvantage of this option is that it is very difficult to store bee bread in combs at home. In addition, it has the shortest shelf life and most often suffers from wax moth and mold.

Best storage temperature honeycombs - from +1 to + 5 ° С. The room must certainly be darkened and dry (humidity - no more than 30%), without the presence of extraneous odors.

High humidity, inability to control and maintain a constant temperature (temperature fluctuations destroy useful properties and vitamins) - all these factors lead to rapid deterioration of the product, provoking the appearance of mold or drying out of "bee bread", the appearance of moth larvae at high temperatures.

But even in the best conditions, the shelf life of bee bread in honeycombs is usually no more than 6 months.

How to store a mixture of bee bread and honey?

To extend the shelf life of bee bread at home, beekeepers in some cases preserve bee bread with honey. To do this, bee bread is either poured with honey, or mixed with it (the content of honey in the mixture is about 30%).

It is believed that with such storage, it will be possible to preserve the bee bread as long as possible. Although it is not worth storing the product for more than a year in any form, since after this time it becomes practically useless, losing its biological activity.

How to store bee granules?

To obtain pure bee bread without wax and other related products, it is extracted from the honeycomb by hand or using special equipment. This type of bee bread is most convenient for storage.

Before packing the product into jars, containers or cloth bags, dry it slightly. In this form, it does not react so well to temperature and is well stored under normal conditions at home, for example, on a shelf in a dry closet.

High humidity, as before, remains the main enemy of this beekeeping product, provoking quick spoilage. For the same reason, granulated bee bread should not be stored in the humid and cool environment of the refrigerator.

And pay attention when packing that the dark glassware inside is dry

How to store bee bread?

For storing bee bread, beekeepers advise using dry, clean glass jars with tightly lapped or plastic lids. In such a container, bee bread can be stored for up to a year.

Small, opaque plastic food containers are sometimes used to keep out sunlight and light.

How to check bee bread for quality?

If the bee bread is covered with mold, then the product should definitely not be consumed. According to the consistency, bee bread in granules should be free-flowing and in the form of hexagonal grains of predominantly dark shades with small light blotches.

Perga should not contain excessive moisture. You can check that the product is not completely dry in a simple way: squeeze a handful of granules in your hand. And if a lump forms at the same time, you should think about whether you need such a not-so-high-quality product. Most likely, its shelf life will be very short and after some time it will be covered with mold.

Undoubtedly, storage of bee bread requires compliance with certain conditions. But you must admit that this is not a reason to refuse such a valuable and useful beekeeping product.

Not only honey, but also other bee products have exceptional medicinal properties. Propolis and wax, podmore and zabrus, pollen and bee bread (bee bread) - all of them are saturated with healing enzymes of little workers and in combination with their natural qualities have long been used by humans for preventive and therapeutic purposes. Perga is of particular value - a unique brood feed prepared by bees with the addition of active substances from their glands and honey.

Storage methods

Bee polka is well preserved in the form of a paste. The granules are crushed, then honey is added to them, and its content can reach up to 30%. Sometimes, by the way, the granules are crushed with a wax shell. Whether this is good is a tricky question.

Pollen honeycomb

In the combs, if we talk about storage outside the hive, the bee bread is poorly preserved. And if the product is supplied in granules, the shelf life will be longer than that of the honeycomb.

Honey paste

It is necessary to store honey at T = 5-20 C. But at T = 10-15 C, honey products are quickly sugar-coated. This means that there will be two optimal ranges, and they are also suitable for storing paste. Further, sealed dishes are used to store honey. The same applies to honey paste. You can store bee bread in the refrigerator, but only if the packaging is tight.

About storage of wax honeycomb

In any large storage, honeycombs are stored only within frames. The temperature in this case should be 5-10 C. It seems now it is clear how to store bee bread in combs ...

Homemade wardrobe, 200 frames

Nevertheless, the main enemy of the honeycomb is the moth. And during storage, you must fulfill the requirements:

Frames or honeycombs must be placed vertically;
The air between the rows should circulate freely;
Once a month, the temperature is lowered to -1 C. The larvae of the moth die.

The third requirement is a recommendation. This is optional.

A small honeycomb storage can be made from a cold store. The main thing is that the air flows from bottom to top, and therefore all drawers and shelves must be slotted. At the bottom of the box, parchment is first placed, then honeycombs are laid in one row. Instead of parchment, plant leaves are suitable. Walnut leaf is the best option of all.

Walnut, leaves

Perga in the form of granules

When storing honey, the container must be sealed. But bee bread, supplied in granules, does not tolerate such conditions - it needs an air flow. If this requirement is not met, mold develops quickly.

Storage preparation

You can store the granules in a glass container, which is covered with a canvas cloth. Two to three layers of gauze will also help solve the problem.

The main factor affecting the preservation of bee bread granules is moisture. It is clear that it should be low. A value of 10% will be optimal. And 25% and even more so 30% should be considered the "upper limit". Temperature is also important, but not in the same way as air humidity. The product could be preserved even at +30 C.

Many are interested in the question of how much bee bread is stored in granules, provided that all requirements are met. It makes no sense to store this product for more than a year: the "healing charge" is completely lost already at the 10th month.

Storage month and product color

The ideal conditions would be as follows:

T = 5-8 C;
Relative humidity - 10% or less.

Under these conditions, the product can be stored for 2 years. The main thing is that no light falls on the bee bread. And not only sunny, but anyone.

And if it will be a roundabout?

The pollen is the same pollen that the bees did not conserve, that is, they did not place it in the combs. Now you can buy this unique product almost everywhere. Hopefully, the polish will be dried. And packing should be done in rooms with low humidity.

We pack the polish ourselves

Optimal storage conditions:

A bag with a lock or a jar with a sealed lid, filled to the brim;
T = 5-8 C.

Sometimes it was possible to store the product for 1 year.

The standard storage period is six months.

Like any pollen product, pollen is afraid of light.She is also afraid of moisture, and if the package has already been opened, it is necessary to use up the contents in a month.

Stages of cooking polish

So, you need to buy packages of a suitable size. And you can store the packaging with the foot in the refrigerator.

Storage conditions

Since you need to be able to store bee bread at home, each owner needs to understand the principle of preparation and climate.

It includes:

lack of high air humidity, since its presence contributes to the development of fungus and other undesirable microorganisms;
protection from direct light, especially sunlight, this creates an incorrect reaction;
in some cases, mandatory ventilation is required - for a dry mixture;
in other situations, the characteristics of the product require a very cool and temperature-free environment.

How much bee bread is stored in the refrigerator or cabinet depends on what conditions are created.

Temperature

The temperature regime directly affects the preservation of nutrients in the beekeeping product and its shelf life.

This is important, since it is meaningless to take under other circumstances: it will not give a positive effect, and it may even harm. To maximize the potential, bee bread is kept refrigerated (preferably in a drawer) if available in a honeycomb or pasta variety.

Pasty products require at least 2 degrees Celsius, they can fluctuate up to mark 4. But the honeycomb is a little less demanding, since it is enough for them to be at a positive temperature, but not higher than 5. It is permissible to store granules in room conditions.

Humidity

Many people underestimate the importance of air humidity indicators, since it is already difficult to store bee bread at home. However, this is one of the fundamental conditions, because if dampness gets inside the container, pathogenic microflora will begin to develop there.

It can harm the body, especially if there are no external signs of its change yet.

For any bee bread, both stored in honeycombs and pasty or granular, the air humidity should not exceed 30%. This is an optimal barrier that prevents unnecessary neoplasms, keeping the composition of beekeeping products in a safe form.

Light

Direct sunlight negatively affects natural "bee bread", he loves a dark place, where the light does not fall in principle. It is necessary to think over a box for placing containers in it, so that you can close it and take it out as needed for a short time. Sometimes a dark glass dish with a dark lid or an opaque container is sufficient.

Benefits and features of bee bread

Perga is a unique product created by bees. In fact, these are the remains of pollen, which the bees ram into the combs. Insects stock up on bee bread as food for the winter. It is impossible to make such a product in any other way, except by means of bees. This beekeeping product has many unofficial (popular) names, including bee bread, bread, apiproduct (from the Latin word apis, "bee").

Bee bread is an absolutely harmless, natural anabolic. It contains a wide range of organic substances and monosaccharides. In addition, it contains a huge amount of enzymes and lactic acid fermentation products. Bee bread has a tonic effect, strengthens the immune system, so the body copes with diseases faster and more efficiently.

It activates brain activity, helps with poor memory. It is used for gastritis, ulcers, hepatitis, various allergies, problems with the liver, pancreas, heart, circulatory disorders (useful for anemia), and even gynecological problems.

Did you know? A bee needs about 8 million flowers to produce 1 kilogram of finished honey.

Storage rules

How to properly store this type of beekeeping products? Of course, certain standards must be observed, and then your product will not deteriorate for the longest time.

The beekeeping products we are considering are of three main types:

in honeycombs;
in a ground form;
in granular form.

As we can see, the main difference in this classification is the storage form of this beekeeping product. Despite the fact that in essence it is all one and the same substance, the storage standards for each of the species we have indicated may differ significantly from each other.

What are they all about? First of all, let's consider the conditions for keeping such a variety of beekeeping products in the most natural conditions for it, that is, directly in the combs.

Despite the fact that it would seem that such a medicine is in its natural environment, there are certain requirements that must be strictly observed so that your crop does not deteriorate ahead of time.

And here you need to be very careful.

The fact is that a natural product, as a rule, does not undergo any additional processing. This means that it is the most perishable of the varieties presented. And this factor should be taken into account both with the content of such a substance, and with its subsequent use by a person.

It is important to be delicate and careful when keeping a natural medicine in its natural state. It is important to comply with certain temperature requirements, as well as comply with the recommended humidity conditions

To keep your products in their original form for as long as possible, try to place them in a room in which certain conditions are met.

The humidity there should be no higher than 75 percent, and the temperature should not exceed five degrees Celsius.

Avoid keeping this medicine near foods or objects with a strong and specific odor. After all, such a natural medicine is capable of taking on any such aroma. Thus, the product can be considered spoiled.

The place for keeping honeycombs with such a substance should be fairly dry. There should be no sources of water or direct sunlight. All these factors can spoil such a valuable product once and for all.

The naturalness of this type of product allows it to be used not only by humans, but also by the winged workers of the apiary. It can be used as a spring food. Young bees especially love this delicacy.

Remember that this type of bee bread has the shortest shelf life. In case of any violation of the rules of its maintenance, it becomes moldy and is no longer suitable for further use.

It's better to use some little tricks than to lose your crop. Therefore, you can additionally fill such combs with another popular beekeeping product - honey. The fact is that not all combs are well sealed by the bees themselves, fresh air can get inside, stimulating processes that negatively affect the condition of the product. And honey contributes to the creation of an additional protective film on such a delicacy for the winged apiary workers.

Protect your crops from the effects of wax moths. To defeat this nasty insect, you can use 75 percent acetic acid. Just leave some of this product next to your crop.

In this case, the specified substance can not even be removed from the container where it is contained, but simply leave a small crack between the lid and the main container. Thus, you will not spoil the feeding for your wards.

However, when choosing honeycombs for use in food, it is necessary to monitor their quality.They should not be old and blackened, otherwise it will be unpleasant to eat them. And also check them before use for the absence of larvae, so as not to accidentally eat them.

Storage conditions and periods

How long bee bread will be stored depends on the conditions in which it is located. Clogged by natural means (namely, by bees), this product lasts no more than one year. Indeed, thanks to the wax used by insects to seal the honeycomb, air does not get to the bee bread.

In the process of extracting bee bread, its beneficial properties are lost within a few days. This product is very sensitive to temperature extremes. For him, the ideal temperature is 0–12 ° C (it all depends on the storage method). Perga does not like moisture. If she lies down for a day or two in dampness, then she can be thrown away. It is very difficult to achieve suitable conditions.

How to create good storage conditions for bee bread? The first rule is to use small sealed containers. It will provide protection against mold. These can be containers or jars (it is advisable to choose containers with dark walls). Do not take too large a container. After all, it will have to be opened often, and this threatens that the product will deteriorate.

With the container sorted out! But with the temperature regime it is more difficult if there is no special equipment. Many people use a regular refrigerator that has a cold controller. But you should be aware that there is a different temperature on each shelf. Therefore, before you put the bee bread in the refrigerator, you need to play it safe and find the perfect place for bee bread.

Sometimes beekeepers store their products in the basement. After all, there is a lot of it, and it does not fit in an ordinary refrigerator. But for this product, the basement is not a good option. In such rooms, the humidity is too high, which is dangerous for bee bread. In addition, in winter there is a risk that the temperature will drop below 0 ° C, and, as a rule, there is no heating. But if the basement is heated, then this also becomes a problem. A sharp temperature drop and overheating of bee bread is death for him. Therefore, do not store such valuable products in basements.

Perga: features and properties

As mentioned earlier, the product is called "bread", and it is this that bees eat all year round. If we talk about the way the bee bread comes out, it is obtained on the basis of the remains of pollen, which was not spent on pollination of the inflorescences.
Smart bees send pollen to the honeycomb compartments, glue it with a particle of their own saliva. Then the insects spread the honey and place a wax shell on top.
Thanks to fermentation, the pollen begins to ferment. Lactic acid is released, the composition inside the forage combs turns into granular lumps - bee bread.
Bee bread is famous for its beneficial properties. It contains minerals of all groups, amino acids, vitamins. Insects use bee bread during wintering and in early spring. At this time, honey plants are not yet blooming.
A person can extract the maximum useful qualities from the use of bee bread. The composition lowers cholesterol and brings glucose to normal levels. As a result, people with cardiovascular disease and diabetes can lead a fulfilling life.
If you constantly use bee bread for prophylaxis, it eliminates anemia and improves circulation. Bee bread treats anemia, prevents the development of kidney stones.
Thanks to the stimulation of the bile ducts and pancreas, intestinal function is normalized. If you have diseases of the digestive system, bee bread should be included in the daily diet.
Perga restores the body after surgery, stabilizes the psycho-emotional background, fights mental and physical fatigue. Frequent and portioned use of the product leads to an increase in fighting spirit and elimination of insomnia.

Home storage

Not everyone knows what bee perga is.How to store this substance at home is also not known to everyone. This apiproduct is created from pollen. After collecting it and delivering it to the hive, the bees put the pollen in combs. There, in tightness conditions, under the action of a natural preservative, fermentation and conservation begins. At the end, bread is obtained.

Under ideal conditions, bee bread is stored in a canned honeycomb for years, and when removed, it deteriorates within a few days if it is not stored correctly. In the natural environment, bread is stored by bees until the next season.

Bee bread powder and granules

It is most convenient to use a dry bee product, but today you can often find bee granules as well. They are in a hexagonal dried cylindrical shape.

You need to know the intricacies of how to store bee bread in granules or powder. This apiproduct is kept in an airtight, opaque container, where it will be isolated from:

Ultraviolet rays. With prolonged exposure to light, bee products lose their useful qualities.
High humidity. In case of prolonged contact with air humidity of 15%, an increase in the activity of bacteria begins. Bee bread becomes moldy and decomposes.
Highly flavored foods. Dry bee bread absorbs foreign odors.

The pre-dried pellets are often infused with honey for attractiveness. This remedy can last no more than a year. If you do not dry bee bread or use unripe honey, the product quickly loses its beneficial properties. That is why, immediately after purchase, it is better to place the jar in the refrigerator and periodically check it for a change in appearance.

Storage in combs with honey

This storage method is the most natural. The active active compounds are preserved with honey and wax. In this form, the vitamin complex is allowed to be stored for up to 2.5 years. Of course, during this period, the activity of the components decreases somewhat, but the key properties will remain unchanged.

Such storage involves the following actions:

pieces of honeycomb are placed in an opaque dish;
pour honey over everything;
carefully seal the dishes;
put in the refrigerator.

The volume of dishes is selected based on one treatment course. It is not necessary to constantly expose the whole bee bread to changing conditions; it is better to open one small jar with the product each time.

Ground honeycomb with honey (paste)

Honeycombs with bee bread are difficult to pack, and therefore beekeepers often grind them to a paste state. Then they mix them with honey and sell them.

This remedy copes well with stomatitis, sore throat, damage to the skin. In order to preserve biological capabilities, the shelf life of bee pollen should not be exceeded. The necessary conditions are provided by:

Temperature - up to 12 degrees, but not less than 0 degrees. In the case of an increase in indicators, bacteria will begin to multiply actively.
Tightness is the main condition that restricts free air access.
Humidity - this indicator should not exceed 15%.

Wax honeycomb (frames)

It is more correct to store honeycombs in frames at a temperature of 5 - 10 degrees. The main enemy of the honeycomb is considered to be the mole, and therefore the following conditions must be met:

the frames are placed vertically;
air circulates freely between the rows;
once a month, the temperature drops to -1 degrees. This is necessary for the death of the moth larvae.

How long is bee bread stored?

But sometimes bee bread deteriorates in just a couple of days. And this happens for various reasons, depending on the type of product, its composition and consistency.

Any violations of the storage regime, high humidity, temperature changes, the wrong choice of place - all this is extremely important for storing bee bread and are those risk factors that contribute to theso that the product deteriorates very quickly. The main danger affecting the shelf life of bee bread is humidity, the content of which should not exceed the norm of 15-30%

At higher rates, mold or wax moths may appear in bee bread.

The main danger affecting the shelf life of bee bread is humidity, the content of which should not exceed the norm of 15-30%. At higher rates, mold or wax moths may develop in bee bread.

The question arises: where to store bee bread?

For obvious reasons, damp and unheated cellars are not suitable for storing bee bread. The refrigerator also cannot be called the best option for storing bee bread because of the too low temperature and high humidity. Although in this case, you can at least regulate the temperature regime and maintain a constant temperature.

Unique properties of bee bee

Perga made from pollen of different plants is heterogeneous in its composition. It can vary from year and period of collection, from the properties of medicinal plants. But there are always useful substances in it in large quantities: vitamins, carbohydrates, amino acids, phytohormones, trace elements, which are easily and completely absorbed by the body and give an amazing effect in the treatment of various diseases.

Very often, bee bread is used for diseases of the heart and blood vessels, for neuralgia, depression, male infertility, prostatitis and impotence, for anemia, stomach and liver diseases, as well as in cosmetology due to the ability of the components contained in it to make the skin elastic and smooth, reduce the number of wrinkles.

Perga honeycomb: how to store

The preservation of bee bread in combs can be demanded for a twofold purpose:

Billet for use as a medicinal raw material;
Stock of food for bees for the spring period;

In both cases, the beekeeper must comply with a number of requirements so that all useful components of bee bread remain unchanged:

Humidity. Excessive moisture is harmful to any product, especially that produced by bees. Even in a hive, humidity can do more harm than, for example, lowering t. Therefore, storage of bee bread requires a moisture content of no more than 30%. With an increase in this indicator, there is a risk of mold development, and in a too dry room, the bee bread dries up and loses some of its healing qualities;
Temperature. Temperature indicators are no less important for compliance: t should not be higher than + 8 ° С, and better - from +1 to + 5 ° С. A decrease to negative values leads to freezing of bee bread and, accordingly, the destruction of some nutrients. In a too warm room, there is a risk of being hit by moths - and not only wax, but also ordinary, as a result of which the product becomes unusable;
Illumination. Exposure to light, and not only sunlight, has a detrimental effect on many substances, including those that make up bee bread.