Year Round Royal Jelly Production Determining the Best Season of Producing Royal Jelly

Arvin  C. Tuyan,; Rizalde   A. Claro,; Lolita  S. Dulay,

Year Round Royal Jelly Production Determining the Best Season of Producing Royal Jelly

Arvin C Tuyan | Rizalde A Claro | Lolita S Dulay

Discipline: Food and Beverage Production

Abstract:

This research was conceptualized to determine the preeminent season for the production of royal jelly from the honeybee Apis mellifera. Three strong double-chambered colonies of equal strength were utilized throughout the duration of the study and the grafting method was applied to facilitate the production of the jelly by the bees. Royal jelly can be produced at any time of year provided that all the necessary requirements of the colonies are available. Research results revealed that the highest yield was obtained during the months of April and May, which coincides with the honey production season, wherein an abundant supply of food for the bees is available. Accordingly, production of royal jelly is best when there are sufficient quantity of pollen and nectar for the colonies and it is important therefore to note the honeyflow season in a particular area as basis for production.

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