Is There a Correct Color for Bees? A Toxic Topic in Austia
In Stockbenboi, Austria, in the state of Carinthia, a law favors light-colored local bees, those honey producers judged “too dark” risk eradication. Sandro Huter was determined to defend his bees, facing a looming death sentence.
In Honor of Teresa
Because of Teresa’s extraordinary talent, inspirational voice, and personality, Amen Bee will proudly be labeling our new Orange Blossom Honey “Theresa.” The honey will be provided in a beautiful custom-designed hexagon jar and will be available in the Fall.
Honey Sleuths Clamping Down on China’s Fake Honey
The honey detectives are closing in on China’s shady syrup swindlers. Detecting honey laced with sugar syrup is notoriously tricky, but a new test could provide the evidence needed to make fake honey prosecutions stick.
Bee Pollen – A Summary
Bee pollen is a highly nutrient dense food. As a result, it can be very beneficial in dealing with health issues that are either caused or aggravated by a poor diet. The composition of bee pollen can vary greatly because plant pollen sources vary by location throughout the world, as well as by season and by year in a given locality.
Honey for Wound Healing
Wound healing is a complex process with many interdependent pathophysiological and immunological mediators to restore the cellular integrity of damaged tissue. Cutaneous wound healing is the repair response to a multitude of pathologies induced by trauma, surgery, and burn leading to the restoration and functionality of the compromised cells.
Pollen Alters Amino Acid Levels in the Honey Bee Brain
Pollen nutrition is necessary for proper growth and development of adult honey bees. Yet, it is unclear how pollen affects the honey bee brain and behavior.
Has Your Honey Been Adulterated?
Examples of adulteration might be blending the honey with other syrups, cane sugar, and other ingredients to dilute its quality. Pasteurization and heating is...
Bee Poem by Patrice Vecchione
Patrice Vecchione has written a lovely poem about spring, bee pollinating, and beekeeping. The poem was inspired by interactions with Lynne and the bees of Amen...
How Amen Bee Makes its Honey
Lynne Bottazzo extracts only capped honey from the hives after the bees have entirely removed the moisture with their wings. Instead of heating her honey to...