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

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/261760

Publication date:

31.12.2020.

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