Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.1515/aiht-2015-66-2630
Mineral content of bee pollen from Serbia
Aleksandar Ž. Kostić
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture
Mirjana B. Pešić
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture
Mirjana D. Mosić
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry
Biljana P. Dojčinović
; Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy
Maja M. Natić
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry
Jelena Đ. Trifković
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry
Abstract
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; toxicity
Hrčak ID:
149562
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Publication date:
16.12.2015.
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