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One of the most widely used techniques for water content determination in food is Karl Fischer (KF) titration. Compared to other methods based on loss of weight, the primary advantage of the Karl Fischer titration method is its high selectivity to water. The aim of the study was to develop and validate the Karl Fischer method for moisture determination in pollen loads, royal jelly, bee venom and propolis.

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After generations of craftsman sought to guess the secret of Stradivari violins, French scientists see the solution in a simple varnish.

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Estonia is known for its innovativeness and eagerness to adopt and invent new technologies. Yet the old and the traditional has not at all been forgotten…

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Propolis, a natural product produced by the honey bee, has been successfully used in medicine as an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent.

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Making fine candles is a delicate balance of science and art. The right wax has to be combined with the proper wick for the best burn. Colors have to match exactly from batch to batch. Even the fragrance and hue of a candle need to be perfectly paired to meet consumers’ expectations.

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Aside from being one of the most hated insects on the face of this earth (I shudder just at the thought of them), bees have a pretty sweet life

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Honeys from Ventania System: Microbiological Quality Evaluation at Different Points of Honey-Processing

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Analysis of Content of Phenolic Acids in Lithuanian Propolis Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Technique

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Comvita today released scientific findings from a research project of considerable importance for consumers and New Zealand’s $100 million Manuka Honey industry.

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Time was when beekeepers tried to avoid collecting honey from tea-trees.

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