PHYSICO-CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF APILARNIL (BEE DRONE LARVAE)
2013, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Abstract
This paper contains a summary about chemical composition of apilarnil (drone bee larvae), determining moisture, ash, free acidity, total protein and sugars content. Apilarnil is widely used in commercial medical products and cosmetics in many countries. The composition of apilarnil is quite complex and is not detailed in the literature. Seven samples of apilarnil were analyzed and compared with literature data regarding the physico-chemical parameters. This preliminary study presents a basic battery of tests for quality of apilarnil, which may be used as food supplement or in other domains.
2020, Department of Chemistry and Food Toxicology, Institute of Food Technology and Nutrition, University of Rzeszow, Poland.
Abstract
Drone brood homogenate is a little-known bee product used in folk medicine to treat various health problems. It is a very nutritious milky substance with high content of nutrients: proteins, lipids, fatty acids, carbohydrates, vitamins (A, B, E and D), and minerals.