Naslov
Safety aspects of bee pollen use in nutrition

Autori
Ačkar, Đurđica ; Flanjak, Ivana

Izvornik
Hrana u zdravlju i bolesti (2233-1220) 9 (2020), 2; 63-68

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
bee pollen ; pesticides ; toxic elements ; bacteria ; fungi

Sažetak
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

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Prehrambena tehnologija

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