Mineral content of bee pollen from Serbia

2015
Authors
Kostić, Aleksandar Ž.
Pešić, Mirjana B.

Mosic, Mirjana D
Dojčinović, Biljana

Natić, Maja

Trifković, Jelena

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In this study we analysed mineral composition of bee pollen of different plant origin collected across Serbia using inductively coupled plasma - optical emission spectrometry. The most abundant elements were potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The samples were also exceptionally rich in iron and zinc, which are very important as nutrients. Judging by our findings, mineral composition of bee pollen much more depends on the type of pollen-producing plant than on its geographical origin.
Keywords:
honey bee / geographical origin / macroelements / microelements / palynology / plant origin / nutritive value / toxicitySource:
Arhiv Za Higijenu Rada I Toksikologiju-Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, 2015, 66, 4, 251-258Publisher:
- Inst Medical Research & Occupational Health, Zagreb
Projects:
- Structure-properties relationships of natural and synthetic molecules and their metal complexes (RS-172017)
- Utilization of plant sources of protein, dietary fiber and antioxidants in food production (RS-31069)
DOI: 10.1515/aiht-2015-66-2630
ISSN: 0004-1254
PubMed: 26751856