18.06.2025 11:31
In the past, bee bread, which was discarded by honey producers, has recently become a new source of income. Bee bread, a protein-rich substance, is sold for 3,000 TL per kilogram.
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The bee bread, which was once thrown away by beekeepers, is now important for them. Produced by bees fermenting the pollen they collect from flowers and plants with their own enzymes, bee bread stands out with its rich nutritional content.
"PROTEIN VALUE EQUIVALENT TO 1 KILOGRAM OF MEAT"
Honey producers state that a teaspoon of bee bread contains approximately the same amount of protein as 1 kilogram of meat, and it is often preferred as a supportive food for individuals on a diet and for children's development. Bee bread, which is claimed to be beneficial for many diseases, is sold for 3,000 lira per kilogram. Engin Ekinci, who has been beekeeping for 25 years, said, "In recent years, bee bread has been produced by our local beekeepers."
"IT WAS DISCARDED AS TRASH A FEW YEARS AGO"
Ekinci stated that the production of bee bread has increased in recent years, saying, "Without bee bread, there are no bees. It is the raw material of bees and nature. Bees produce this food by bringing the pollen of flowers and plants to their hives on their legs, adding their own enzymes and secretions. It contains approximately 22-23 different amino acids. It is also quite rich in protein. A teaspoon of bee bread has protein equivalent to 1 kilogram of meat. It is known to be beneficial for many diseases such as lung diseases, prostate issues, and joint pain. The price of bee bread is 3,000 lira per kilogram. A few years ago, there was no production of bee bread; it was thrown away as trash. In recent years, however, bee bread has been produced by our local beekeepers. It is a healing food recommended for people on diets and for children's development. It is a very healing food made from many different flowers," he said.
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