Chemical and Mineral Composition of the Mono-floral Pollen of Honeybees (Apis mellifera) in Ethiopia
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This investigation aimed to investigate the chemical and mineral composition of pollen collected from Oromia, Ethiopia. The moisture level of analyzed pollen ranged from 10.3 ± 1.3% (Sesame indicum) to 17.3 ± 0.5% (Eucalyptus globules), the ash concentration ranged from 1.7 ± 0.3% (G. scabra) to 3.0 ± 0.5% (Brassica carinata), the protein content ranged from 16.3 ± 0.5% (G. scabra) to 24.9 ± 5.6% (Eucalyptus globules), the total dietary fiber ranged from 1.4 ± 0.7% (E. globules) to 2.6 ± 0.85% (B. carinata) and crude carbohydrate ranged from 54.1 ± 5.2 % (E. globules) to 69.1 ± 1.0% (G. scabra). Potassium and magnesium were the most prevalent minerals in bee-collected pollen samples. B. carinata pollen has the greatest calcium (Ca) (2321.3 ± 608.78 mg/kg) and magnesium (Mg) (1024.8 ± 19.9 mg/kg) concentrations compared to others. E. globules pollen had the greatest levels of potassium (K) (10596.9 ± 1610.1 mg/kg) and sodium (Na) (380.9 ± 95.9 mg/kg). Lead, a toxic element, was not detected in pollen samples f
Authors: Teferi Damto, Meseret Gemeda, Dheressa Kebaba
Institution: Oromia Agricultural Research Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4405884251