Bee Pollen Granules

Farmer Soul Bee Pollen Granules are exactly what the bees brought back to the hive — nothing added, nothing taken out.

Look closely and you'll see the granules aren't one color. Pale yellow, gold, tan, rust, a few nearly black. Each pellet is pollen from a different bloom, packed by a single bee on a single foraging trip. That range is what tells you it's real pollen from a working hive rather than a uniform processed product.

Why bee pollen

Almost nothing in a modern kitchen is unprocessed. Flour is milled, oil is extracted, sugar is refined — even honey is usually filtered and heated. Bee pollen is one of the few foods that arrives the way it left.

Worker bees pack pollen from flowers into pellets on their hind legs and carry it home. A trap at the hive entrance brushes a small portion of it loose. That's the entire process. Nobody heats it, presses it, or takes anything out.

People have eaten it for thousands of years, and across much of Europe and Central Asia it's still an ordinary pantry item rather than a novelty. The traditional way to eat it is the simple one: a spoonful over breakfast, or a few granules on their own.

We won't tell you what it will do for you. We'll tell you what it is, and suggest you start small.

Taste and texture

Dry, slightly chalky granules that soften as you chew. Faintly sweet up front, a little floral, with a bitter edge on the finish. It tastes like the inside of a flower, which is more or less what it is. Some people love it straight away; some need it mixed into something.

How to use it

• Spoon over yogurt, oatmeal, or cut fruit
• Blend into a smoothie
• Scatter across toast with honey or nut butter
• Eat a few granules on their own

Don't cook with it. Heat changes the texture and the flavor turns harsh.

Sizes & packaging

• 1 oz glass jar — net wt 1 oz (28 g)
• 5 oz glass jar — net wt 5 oz (142 g)
• 1 lb foil-lined kraft pouch — net wt 1 lb (454 g), resealable

If you haven't had bee pollen before, start with the 1 oz jar. It's a distinctive food and worth finding out how it sits with you before committing to more.

Product Details

• Ingredients: Bee pollen. That's the whole list.
• Floral source: Polyfloral — whatever was blooming near the hive
• Processing: None. Trapped, cleaned, and packed.
• Packed by: Farmer Soul LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada

Before you try it

Bee pollen is not for everyone. If you have a known pollen allergy, a bee or wasp sting allergy, or any history of severe allergic reaction, talk to your doctor before trying it. Start with two or three granules and wait a day. Stop immediately and seek medical attention if you notice itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing. If you are pregnant or nursing, check with your doctor first.

Made in a facility that also processes tree nuts.

Storage

Keep the jar or pouch sealed in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Pollen picks up moisture from the air, so close it up properly between uses.

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