How to Store Bee Pollen

Humans use bee pollen as an energy-boosting, strength-increasing supplement and remedy for a variety of other conditions. Beekeepers store and use pollen as a protein source for bees. In nature, bees store their pollen in honeycomb cells, where it ferments with Lactobacilli and preserves the pollen's nutritional content. Humans must use other methods to retain nutrients in pollen, which is available at health food stores in capsule, tablet, cream, jelly, liquid, powder and raw form.

Things You'll Need

• Dark glass or plastic bottles with lids

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Instructions

• 1

  Choose commercial bee pollen supplements that have been stored in a freezer or refrigerator in dark glass or plastic containers. Cold temperatures slow the degenerative process of bee pollen nutrients, and dark containers prevent light from penetrating the container and degrading the pollen. If collecting fresh pollen, place it in a dark glass or plastic container and close the lid tight. Collect or purchase a small amount of pollen at a time, because it is best to consume it as quickly as possible.

• 2

  Store the pollen container in the freezer or refrigerator. Store jelly, gel, cream and other liquid forms in the refrigerator to keep them cool but usable. Store solid forms in the freezer.

• 3

  Consume the supplements or feed the pollen to bees as soon as possible. The longer you store the pollen, the more nutrients will be lost.