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Identification & Functionality
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- CAS No.
- 8031-67-2
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- Origin
Royal jelly is a secretion from the glands in the hypopharynx of nurse bees (Apis mellifera), which is fed to bee larvae, queen larvae, and the queen of a bee colony. While nurse larvae only receive this juice for a few days, queen larvae are exclusively fed with royal jelly, triggering an enormous boost to their growth and development.
Features & Benefits
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Royal jelly has very special properties. It is the food juice that makes the queen of a bee colony strong. As humans, we can also use of the positive properties of bee products to our advantage. Royal jelly contains numerous fatty acids, vitamins, trace elements, minerals, and amino acids. It is reported to have a positive effect on the immune system, energy level, and well-being. In ointments and creams, royal jelly is regarded as an anti-aging component for a radiant skin; moreover, it supposedly has an antiseptic effect.
Moreover, it contains 10-HDA, which is approved for use in the cosmetics industry within the EU and supposedly stimulates the production of collagen in the skin while protecting it against UV damage.
Applications & Uses
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Cosmetics
- The cosmetics industry relies on the (according to him) anti-aging effect of the bee product for example, it is Used in care products and is said to help tighten the skin.
Pharma
- The "bee superfood" is used in medicines, among other things.
Food
- Royal jelly is often used in dietary supplements because it is rich in nutrients and is composed of a large number of organic compounds such as proteins, amino acids and vitamins.
Properties
Regulatory & Compliance
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Packaging & Availability
- Availability
Royal jelly is available as a fresh (frozen) product or as a powder.