Most people have never heard of bee pollen, yet it's quickly becoming a favourite in breakfast bowls around the country. So what is it, and what's all the fuss about?
What is bee pollen?
Bee pollen is the flower pollen that forager bees collect and pack into tiny granules to carry home to the hive. It's the bees' own food store. Each granule's colour comes from the flowers it was gathered from, and a good bee pollen is crunchy, golden and slightly sweet, with a lovely malty flavour.
How to enjoy it
There's no wrong way, but here are our favourites:
- Straight up: a teaspoon or a small palmful, on its own.
- Sprinkled: over yoghurt, smoothie bowls, porridge or cereal for a malty crunch.
- Stirred in: dissolved in water or juice.
Plenty of our team and community, from tradies on early starts to athletes, have made a spoonful of bee pollen part of their daily routine.
What's bee bread?
Bee bread is bee pollen mixed with honey and left to ferment for around five days. It's what the bees themselves make and eat in the hive. Every so often we make a batch ourselves, just to share how good it is.
Our WA Jarrah bee pollen
Our bee pollen comes from the Jarrah forests of Western Australia. Our team tried every bee pollen we could get our hands on, and this was the best by far: a richer colour, a crispier texture and a genuinely delicious flavour, where many others are bland or bitter.
A quick note
Bee pollen isn't suitable for anyone with an allergy to pollen or bee products. If you're unsure, pregnant, or have any health concerns, check with your doctor before trying it.
