Royal Jelly: Chemistry, Storage and Bioactivities
Royal jelly (RJ) has been known for centuries, but in the last 5-6 decades its systematic production and consumption has increased. RJ is secreted by the hypopharyngeal and mandibular glands of worker honeybees (Apis mellifera). This thick and milky substance contains water, proteins, carbohydrates,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2019-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Apicultural Science |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/jas-2019-0007 |