New raw material: propolis extract

What is propolis?

Propolis is a resinous mass produced by bees. Originally, propolis served bees in nature to kill bacteria in the hive and was used as a natural “resin putty”. Propolis is rich in polyphenols and has antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal properties. Polyphenols are chemical compounds from the phenolic group of substances, which are naturally present in plants in the form of secondary plant substances. These are bioactive substances, such as dyes, tannins and flavors, which perform various functions in the plant.

How is propolis produced?

In nature, propolis is formed through an interaction between flora and fauna. Among other things, bees collect resins secreted by plants. These resins are part of the plants’ defense system and help plants protect themselves against weather conditions and microorganisms. With the help of the bees’ salivary enzymes, the collected resins are processed by the bees into propolis. In the hive, propolis is used as a sealing material and due to its properties it is able to create an aseptic environment in the hive.

What does propolis extract do?

Due to its high content of polyphenols, propolis has a variety of health-promoting properties. Due to its antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral effects, propolis can help improve gastrointestinal health, intimate health, oral health and respiratory health, thus supporting the immune system. Furthermore, due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, propolis supports the wound healing process and can thus lead to an improvement in the appearance of the skin.

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Special features of our propolis extract

Since propolis is a product of nature, it is normally subject to natural variations in its composition, which may contain other substances, such as various beeswaxes and impurities, in addition to the desired compounds such as polyphenols. By using a patented extraction process, it is possible not only to remove the undesirable accompanying substances, but also to standardize the content and composition of the polyphenols. In this way, a highly pure, standardized product is obtained whose active components are available and water-soluble, making them ideal for use in your products. We currently offer two different extract variants: an alcohol-containing “Adult” version and an alcohol-free “Kids” version enhanced with Manuka honey.

If you are interested, we will be happy to send you a sample so that you can see the product for yourself.

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