How to Store Fresh Bee Pollen Granules

Bee pollen is high in nutritional value.

Bee pollen is a "superfood" high in vitamins and minerals. You can buy it in capsules or in granules that you can sprinkle over your salads and breakfast cereals or add into smoothies or milkshakes. Freeze-dried bee pollen granules are best, as these retain more nutritional value than do heat-treated granules. The way you store your bee pollen granules is important for retaining the freshness and thus the nutritional benefits.

Things You'll Need

• Plastic bags or glass jars

Instructions

1. Purchase frozen bee pollen. Frozen bee pollen lasts longer than unfrozen bee pollen.

2. Place the bee pollen in a plastic or glass container and seal it tightly.

3. Store the bee pollen in your refrigerator. Be careful not to place it in a spot in your refrigerator where it could freeze, unless you're not planning on using it soon and are willing to defrost it later.

Tips & Warnings

• There's not a consensus on how long bee pollen maintains its nutritional value, so it's important to consume your bee pollen as soon as possible.

References

• Mighty Foods: Bee Pollen