Mineral content of bee pollen from Serbia

In this study we analysed mineral composition of bee pollen of different plant origin collected across Serbia using inductively coupled plasma - optical emission spectrometry. The most abundant elements were potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The samples were also exceptionally rich in iron and zinc...

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Published inArhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju Vol. 66; no. 4; pp. 251 - 258
Main Authors Kostić, Aleksandar Ž, Pešić, Mirjana B, Mosić, Mirjana D, Dojčinović, Biljana P, Natić, Maja M, Trifković, Jelena Đ
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Croatia 01.12.2015
Subjects
Animals
Bees
Copper - analysis
Geography
Iron - analysis
Magnesium - analysis
Minerals - analysis
Plants - chemistry
Pollen - chemistry
Potassium - analysis
Serbia
Zinc - analysis
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Summary:In this study we analysed mineral composition of bee pollen of different plant origin collected across Serbia using inductively coupled plasma - optical emission spectrometry. The most abundant elements were potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The samples were also exceptionally rich in iron and zinc, which are very important as nutrients. Judging by our findings, mineral composition of bee pollen much more depends on the type of pollen-producing plant than on its geographical origin.
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ISSN:1848-6312
DOI:10.1515/aiht-2015-66-2630