Review article
SAFETY ASPECTS OF BEE POLLEN USE IN NUTRITION
Đurđica Ačkar
orcid.org/0000-0003-4257-2907
; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Franje Kuhača 18, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Ivana Flanjak
; Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Food Technology Osijek, Franje Kuhača 18, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Abstract
Bee pollen is popular nutraceutical and remedy used in traditional medicine since ancient times. Although it has indisputable beneficial action on human health, in recent years some issues regarding its safety have been raised. Mainly, they are a result of human actions, either indirectly (usage of pesticides, pollution with toxic trace elements) or directly (microbial contamination during handling). This review summarizes findings regarding safety aspects of bee pollen for human consumption.
Keywords
bee pollen; pesticides; toxic elements; bacteria; fungi
Hrčak ID:
261760
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Publication date:
31.12.2020.
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