At breakfast
A spoonful on yoghurt or fromage blanc, with berries and a drizzle of honey.
Bee productHarvested in France
Dried bee pollen
€13.00 (€113.04 / kg)
Dried bee pollen granules, harvested in France by a beekeeper at the entrance of his hives. A floral, slightly sweet taste and the colours of every flower the bees visited: one spoonful is enough on yoghurt, muesli or fruit.
Floral, slightly sweet, a little powdery
CrunchyMelting
- 100 % pollen
- Harvested in France
- Dried at low temperature
- Filled to the brim
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Tasting notes
What you will taste
Its profile, how it unfolds on the palate, what goes into it: everything to know whether it is for you, before you open it.
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Its profile
- Floral
- Sweet
- Crunch
- Strength
- First tasteCrunchy, a little powdery
- Mid-palateFloral, slightly sweet
- FinishDried flowers, honey
02
What goes into it
- Dried flower pollen100%
Ingredients
Dried flower pollen (100 %).
Not recommended for people allergic to pollen or bee products, nor for young children.
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Good to know
- Net weight
- 115 g, filled to the brim
- Serving
- 1 teaspoon a day
- Keeps
- Several months, jar closed, kept dry
- Origin
- France, from one beekeeper
Presented in our signature black glass jar, resealable, jarred in Aix-en-Provence.
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Its origin
Collected at the hive entrance
Our pollen comes from a French beekeeping family. In spring and summer, the beekeeper fits a trap at the entrance of his hives: as they pass, the foragers drop part of their granules. He only takes a small share, so the colony never goes short.
- 01On the flowersBees pack their granules while foraging.
- 02The trapA grid at the hive entrance collects a share.
- 03Gently driedAt low temperature, then sorted by hand.
- 04Jarred in AixIn our glass jar, filled to the brim.
Enjoying it
Three moments to open it
In granola
Added after baking, to keep its colour and light crunch.
As a snack
Rolled into oat energy balls, for a break full of energy.
Bee pollen, also called flower pollen, is the small granules foraging bees carry back to the hive on their hind legs. Harvested in France by a beekeeper, then gently dried, it keeps its colours and its taste of flowers.
What is bee pollen?
While foraging, a bee gets covered in pollen. She packs it into granules with a little nectar and carries it to the hive, where it feeds the larvae. The beekeeper collects part of it with a trap fitted at the hive entrance: the bees walk through a grid and a few granules drop into a drawer. He only takes a small share, so the colony never goes short.
Fresh or dried pollen: why dried?
Fresh pollen has to be kept in the freezer and shipped cold. Dried pollen is dried at a low temperature right after harvest: it keeps for months in a cupboard, jar closed, and travels without a cold chain. It is the most practical for everyday use, and the one we offer.
How to take bee pollen
- A teaspoon a day on yoghurt, fromage blanc, muesli or a fruit salad.
- In a smoothie or a bowl of granola, where it adds colour and a light crunch.
- On its own, letting it melt in the mouth. If you find it too crunchy, let it soften for ten minutes in a little water, juice or milk.
Start with a few granules for the first days, then increase gradually. Many people take it for three to four weeks when the seasons change.
What does bee pollen bring?
Pollen is rich in protein, amino acids, B vitamins and minerals. It is traditionally taken for an energy boost, to support the body at the start of winter or in spring, and during tired spells. To learn more about how it is harvested and used, read our bee pollen guide.
Precautions
Pollen is not recommended for people allergic to pollen or bee products, nor for young children. Start with a very small amount to check your tolerance. If in doubt, or if you are pregnant, ask your doctor. It is a food, not a medicine.
Storage
Close the jar well and keep it dry, cool and away from light. Moisture is its enemy: always use a dry spoon.
Why 115 g and not 300 g?
Pollen is much lighter than honey: our jar, which holds 300 g of honey, holds only about 115 g of pollen. It is filled to the brim.
Dried bee pollen€13.00
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