Royal jelly freeze-dried powder is a light white to pale yellow loose powder made through filtration, freezing and vacuum drying processes from royal jelly.

This product significantly reduces the moisture content in fresh royal jelly, greatly extending its shelf life. It also changes the storage method to make it more portable and convenient for consumption.

Source and Definition

Royal jelly is a milky, gel-like substance secreted by the head glands and posterior glands of young worker bees in the beehive to feed the larva of the queen bee and the queen bee herself throughout her life. Royal jelly powder, which is freeze-dried, is prepared from this material.

Ingredients and Concentration

Royal jelly is rich in proteins, fats, carbohydrates, various amino acids, and substances similar to acetylcholine.

Among them, 10-hydroxy-2-decanedioic acid (royal jelly acid) is the key active ingredient. The content of royal jelly acid in fresh royal jelly is usually about 1.8%, and the protein content is about 11%.

After freeze-drying, the royal jelly powder achieves nutritional concentration. The content of royal jelly acid can reach up to 5% or higher, and the protein content can be about 33%. The drying loss should not exceed 6.0%.

Functions and Uses

Royal jelly powder has a sweet and sour taste, is neutral, and belongs to the mercurial category. It is attributed to the meridians of the heart, liver, spleen, and stomach. It has the functions of nourishing, strengthening, benefiting the liver, and strengthening the spleen.

It is mainly used for auxiliary treatment of elderly debility and post-illness weakness.

Specific effects include:

Enhancing immunity: The immune globulins and royal jelly acid in it can stimulate the proliferation of lymphocytes and enhance the activity of macrophages.

Regulating endocrine: The unique royal jelly acid can bidirectionally regulate estrogen levels and has a relieving effect on menopausal symptoms and irregular menstruation.

Antioxidation: Its superoxide dismutase and vitamin E can work together to eliminate free radicals and delay cell aging.

Promoting tissue repair: Acetylcholine and growth factors help accelerate the regeneration of damaged tissues and promote wound healing. Improving gastrointestinal function: Active enzymes can regulate the balance of intestinal flora and alleviate functional dyspepsia.