Pollen

The Petrilli company is located in Irpinia land, the cultivation includes about 9000 olive trees in the Ufita Valley, mainly of the Ravece variety that characterises these places; here the company has its own beehives, placed on its own land so as to guarantee, thanks to beekeeping, the pollination of fruit trees, and it is here that: Pollen is produced

What is Pollen

It is Flower pollen is one of the substances offered by nature itself. A substantial difference with honey is that it is not produced by bees. Bees carry out the task of collecting it from flowers; in fact, every time the forager bee lands on a corolla, the pollen grains remain trapped on the bee's body. Gradually the bee cleans the pollen from its body and mixes it with nectar to form small balls. Once back at the honeycomb, the bee places the balls inside a cell and compresses and moistens them with honey. compressed and moistened with honey and

Characteristics and properties:

Pollen is a substance rich in important nutrients, possessing a complete range of them. Elements useful to the body and it is an excellent substance in cases of energy deficiencies. It is in fact highly energising. It is rich in protein in the form of amino acids, some of which are essential amino acids, and sugars mainly glucose and fructose. It also contains: minerals such as potassium, iron and magnesium and numerous vitamins. It is a general tonic especially in cases of physical exhaustion, fatigue, intoxication and for convalescent people. It strengthens the immune system and is a natural antibacterial. Invigorating and stimulating, it gives an overall sense of wellbeing. Known since ancient times in natural medicine. It helps to increase appetite and boosts metabolism in general. It is an ideal supplement as it provides energy. It is excellent during convalescence and for anaemic people, children, the elderly and pregnant women.

How is it consumed?

It comes in the form of small pellets with a granular shell, with a slightly aromatic scent reminiscent of flowers. Soft and pliable, characterised by a colour that varies according to the plant species from which it was collected. The pollen pellets should be chewed slowly. It is recommended to chew it thoroughly or dilute it with a warm drink such as herbal tea or water. It can be mixed with a teaspoon of honey or with yoghurt. The recommended amount is about 10 g per day for an adult (one level tablespoon) and 5/10 g for a child. The best time to take it is in the morning, on an empty stomach, before breakfast. Â Â