How should I store my pollen?
It is recommended that you store your pollen in a dark cool place (preferably the fridge or freezer). Pollen is a "food" and can spoil after a period of time at room temperature. Freezing the pollen will keep it fresh and at full strength for up to 2 years. You may keep the pollen in a freezer bag or you may transfer it to some other type of container.
Pollen can loose its strength after an extended period of time at room temperature. Direct sunlight can also reduce the strength of pollen. Of course short reasonable periods at room temperature will not have any effect, but weeks or months will.
How is pure pollen processed (cleaned)?
Actually it is not processed at all. Pure natural unprocessed bee pollen is simply cleaned to remove obvious foreign particles such as bee wings and legs. Occasionally you will find one of those in your pollen and you should not be alarmed. That is to be expected in the pure bee pollen.
Is all pollen the same?
No. Pollen will vary from region to region because the blooms vary. In treating allergies pollen from your immediate area will be more beneficial than bee pollen from another region. In many cases it is not possible to get pollen from your immediate region, in which case bee pollen from other regions is still very beneficial. If you are taking bee pollen from another region for protein and the nutritional value it makes no difference.
How should I take pollen?
The general RDA is about one tablespoon (measured).
1 pound of pollen contains approximately 31 tablespoons (measured). Each Tablespoon is equal to about .516 ounces or 14.7 grams.
Everyone on this earth is different so once you feel you are approaching perfect health and feel you have more energy and stamina than ever before, then you must personally regulate the amount of pollen you eat each meal for life.
You can stir it in with fruit juices, mix with applesauce, yogurt, or honey. Sprinkle on your salad or cereal. Add to protein drinks, milk, shakes and sodas. Use your imagination or just enjoy "as is". In other words there are many different ways to take the bee pollen.
We always recommend that anyone with any unhealthy condition or suspected sensitivity see their doctor before ingesting honeybee pollen. This is strictly a suggestive guideline and your physician should be consulted if you are in question.
How much does it cost?
Our pricing has not changed much in over 20 years. Our pollen is $16.95 per pound. We also provide volume discounts.
How many teaspoons are in 1 pound of pollen?
1 pound of pollen contains approximately 31 tablespoons (measured). Each Tablespoon is equal to about .516 ounces or 14.7 grams.
Who should not take honey bee products?
If you are allergic to bee stings that does not mean that you can't take honey bee products. However any honey bee product can provoke an allergic reaction in a susceptible individual. If you feel you are susceptible or you experience any type of reaction we recommend you discontinue use of our products and consult a physician immediately.
Hello, I have purchased your bee pollen and I am happy with it. I am wondering if it is freeze dried? I have not seen if it is on your website.
Our pollen is not only fresh, you will smell the wonderful fresh aroma when you open our pollen. We do not dry our pollen. When you bite down on our pollen, it will mash, it won't fill like a grain of sand.
Does taking bee pollen help allergies?
Many people take bee pollen to help with their allergies. If you are taking bee pollen for this purpose it is generally recommended that you begin by taking 1 granule per day. After a week you can begin adding one granule per day up to a maximum of 1 teaspoon per day. Note that we are beekeepers, not doctors. This information is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or make recommendations for any condition. Consult your doctor if you have any questions about proper dosage. Discontinue use and consult your physician if you experience any reaction to the pollen.
I have read they wonderful testimonials and I hear you tell me it works, I still wonder if you product works because I've paid for several high dollar prescriptions and they didn't work.
This product not only works, it works wonderfully. Should you want to return for any reason, you will get prompt refund, that day. You can call the BBB and they will tell you Durham's has no, not one complaint. We've been here for many years and we answer the phone live or answer your email promptly.
Have you changed your prices? The discounts on your brochure are different than the website.
Over the last 12 years we have almost made no changes on the website pricing. Given the rising cost of manufacturing we had to consider raising prices or adjusting our discount levels. We chose the latter as we felt it would be best for all customers. We still offer quantity discounts, we just require a slightly higher volume to get that pricing. We offer the highest quality honeybee products on the market and we will continue to offer those at a great price for our valued customers. Durham's Bee Farm has also started offering free shipping for orders over $75 which many customers are benefiting from. We appreciate your business and thank you for understanding the slight change in our discount structure.