Yahya Al Naggar, Ibrahim M Taha, El-Kazafy A Taha, Ayman Zaghlool, Ali Nasr, Ashraf Nagib, Sam M Elhamamsy, Gomaa Abolaban, Alaa Fahmy, Eslam Hegazy, Khaled H Metwaly, Abdullah A Zahra
Bee pollen is a healthy product with a good nutritional profile and therapeutic properties. Its high moisture content, however, promotes the growth of bacteria, molds, and yeast during storage commonly result in product degradation. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of gamma irradiation (GI) and ozone (OZ) as bee pollen preservation methods for longer storage time, as well as whether they are influenced by pollen species. To do that, GI at a dosage of 2.5, 5.0, and 7.5 kGy was applied at a rate of 0...
March 11, 2024: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International