Royal jelly is an emulsion secreted by young bees on pollen, with a typical phenolic and acid odor, sour, astringent, slightly spicy and slightly sweet aftertaste. What royal jelly (royal javelinensis, astragalus membranaceus, amygdalin, buckwheat pulp, etc.) is what royal jelly grows at what florescence; different royal jelly produced at different florescence are different in color (milky white, light yellow, purple) Reddish); According to the production season is divided into spring, summer, autumn pulp; bee by the beekeeping bees and beeswax beeswax; according to the yield is divided into ordinary pulp and high yielding pulp.
Royal jelly contains protein, fat, sugar, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, rich in folic acid, pantothenic acid and inositol. There are similar to acetylcholine-like substances, and a variety of human needs amino acids and bio-hormones. In general, the ingredients are: water 64.5-69.5%, crude protein 11-14.5%, carbohydrates 13-15%, lipids 6.0%, minerals 0.4-2%, saccharides 20% -30%, not 2.84-3.0% of identified substances. The main effects are auxiliary to lower blood sugar, anti-oxidation, lower blood lipids, vasodilation, lower blood pressure, protect the liver, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, strengthening sexual function, anti-radiation, enhance memory and other functions.
Royal jelly is a scarce resource in the world. Its global output is less than 4,000 tons and China accounts for more than 90%. Since 2010, Chinese royal jelly exports have been increasing year by year. In 2013, it hit a historical high of 1,600 tons, surpassing the total domestic sales for the first time.