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Abstract. Our paper explores the essential amino acids found in bee pollen and their approximate concentrations, highlighting the significance of this natural superfood. Bee-pollen is a natural product consisting of valuable nutritional and biologically active substances. Bee-pollen contains varying amounts of protein. The protein content of pollen varies between 2.90% and 61.00%, depending on plant sources, geographical origin and many other factors. Bee pollen from Apis mellifera (Apidae, Hymenoptera) is a potent source of essential amino acids, each contributing to various critical functions of the human body. With its rich amino acid profile, bee pollen stands out as a beneficial supplement that can help address nutritional deficiencies and support or improve overall health. The content of bee pollen, rich in these amino acids, highlights the nutritional value of bee pollen, making it an excellent supplement to a balanced diet. Key Words: Apis mellifera, Apidae, Hymenoptera, pollen, protein content, nutritional properties.
Introduction. Pollens are fine, powdery substances consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the male part of a flower or from a male cone, each containing a male gamete capable of fertilizing a female ovule, and they are vital for apiculture as a primary food source for bees (Roulston et al 2000; Mag et al 2006), as well as for biodiversity (Mag et al 2006), as they play a crucial role in plant reproduction and the maintenance of ecosystems (Roulston et al 2000). Bee pollen, often referred to as "nature's perfect food," is a rich source of essential nutrients, including a variety of amino acids that are vital for human health (Ecem Bayram 2021). These essential amino acids are those that the human body cannot synthesize and must be obtained through diet. Bee pollen from the European honeybee, Apis mellifera (Apidae, Hymenoptera), has garnered attention for its nutritional profile, particularly its amino acid content (Sommano et al 2000). This literature minireview explores the essential amino acids found in bee pollen and their approximate concentrations, highlighting the significance of this natural superfood.
Protein content. Bee-pollen is a natural product consisting of valuable nutritional and biologically active substances (Dukhanina et al 2005; Taha et al 2019). Bee-pollen contains varying amounts of protein (Roulston et al 2000) (Table 1). The protein content of pollen varies between 2.90% and...