Labelled glass jar containing dried multifloral raw bee pollen.
Reverse of labelled glass jar containing dried multifloral bee pollen.
Family of four wearing beekeeper suits, comprising two adults and two children.
Antonio's hives in mountainous area with trees and shrubs.
    Labelled glass jar containing dried multifloral raw bee pollen.
    Reverse of labelled glass jar containing dried multifloral bee pollen.
    Family of four wearing beekeeper suits, comprising two adults and two children.
    Antonio's hives in mountainous area with trees and shrubs.
Labelled glass jar containing dried multifloral raw bee pollen.
Reverse of labelled glass jar containing dried multifloral bee pollen.
Family of four wearing beekeeper suits, comprising two adults and two children.
Antonio's hives in mountainous area with trees and shrubs.

Antonio's dried organic multifloral pollen has a deep and rich taste, earthy and creamy with sweetness and hint of bitterness, very unusual the first time you have it, but you become more accustomed with it in time, tastiest mixed in warm water.

Colour: This particular pollen is orange and yellow and has the occasional green and red grain.

What Does Multifloral Bee Pollen Taste Like?: This is an earthy and rich pollen, it has a sweet yet potent taste which is a little hard to describe. It is collected from the bees who feed on the mixed flora in the northern wilderness of Madrid. It is mostly small orange grains with occasional green and red one, it has a fairly strong taste, more potent than honey, but can be taken with warm water or a meal. This has been naturally dried to help retain its beneficial properties. 

Pollen Facts: Long ago the Greeks and Romans called natural bee pollen "the life-giving dust" or the secret "ambrosia" eaten to acquire eternal youth. Pollen was entombed with pharaohs, it was used by the American Indians, and for centuries by tribes in China. Bees have pollen sacks which they collect the pollen in to take back to the hive, the brood need a lot of protein to aid their growth, for short periods of time the beekeepers harvest the pollen by placing small brushes at the entrance of the hive, this brushes off the pollen grains and are temporarily collected, the bees are then left to collect without interference again.

Where does the pollen come from?: This variety of multifloral pollen comes from the northern mountains of Madrid, a beautiful wild and unspoiled landscape.

What about the plant the pollen comes from?: The pollen comes from bees feedingon wild flowers and flora of northern Madrid. They are vast amongst the mountainous regions, there are Spring narcissi, Crocuses, Lavenders, Brimeura, Gagea and Romulea just to name a few!

Common Uses: Pollen has been used throughout the ages as a source of food and nourishment as it provides a good source of protein as well as b vitamins directly from the plants and assisted by the bees natural enzymes.

Who produces the pollen?: This multifloral pollen honey variety comes from Antonio, a 4th generation beekeeper who takes pride in producing honey in a traditional way without adding or taking away anything. 

Important - Allergies:

If you are affected by hay-fever, then bee pollen can cause an allergic reaction. If you are in any doubt it is advisable to take just a few grains initially and then wait to see if you have any problems. If not, you can then gradually increase the dosage until you are sure it is not affecting you

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Antonio's Dried Raw Organic Multifloral Bee Pollen - 225g

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Antonio's dried organic multifloral pollen has a deep and rich taste, earthy and creamy with sweetness and hint of bitterness, very unusual the first time you have it, but you become more accustomed with it in time, tastiest mixed in warm water.

Colour: This particular pollen is orange and yellow and has the occasional green and red grain.

What Does Multifloral Bee Pollen Taste Like?: This is an earthy and rich pollen, it has a sweet yet potent taste which is a little hard to describe. It is collected from the bees who feed on the mixed flora in the northern wilderness of Madrid. It is mostly small orange grains with occasional green and red one, it has a fairly strong taste, more potent than honey, but can be taken with warm water or a meal. This has been naturally dried to help retain its beneficial properties. 

Pollen Facts: Long ago the Greeks and Romans called natural bee pollen "the life-giving dust" or the secret "ambrosia" eaten to acquire eternal youth. Pollen was entombed with pharaohs, it was used by the American Indians, and for centuries by tribes in China. Bees have pollen sacks which they collect the pollen in to take back to the hive, the brood need a lot of protein to aid their growth, for short periods of time the beekeepers harvest the pollen by placing small brushes at the entrance of the hive, this brushes off the pollen grains and are temporarily collected, the bees are then left to collect without interference again.

Where does the pollen come from?: This variety of multifloral pollen comes from the northern mountains of Madrid, a beautiful wild and unspoiled landscape.

What about the plant the pollen comes from?: The pollen comes from bees feedingon wild flowers and flora of northern Madrid. They are vast amongst the mountainous regions, there are Spring narcissi, Crocuses, Lavenders, Brimeura, Gagea and Romulea just to name a few!

Common Uses: Pollen has been used throughout the ages as a source of food and nourishment as it provides a good source of protein as well as b vitamins directly from the plants and assisted by the bees natural enzymes.

Who produces the pollen?: This multifloral pollen honey variety comes from Antonio, a 4th generation beekeeper who takes pride in producing honey in a traditional way without adding or taking away anything. 

Important - Allergies:

If you are affected by hay-fever, then bee pollen can cause an allergic reaction. If you are in any doubt it is advisable to take just a few grains initially and then wait to see if you have any problems. If not, you can then gradually increase the dosage until you are sure it is not affecting you

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1
How long has Antonio been a beekeeper?
Antonio has been keeping bees all his life. (He is now over 70.) Antonio is the fourth generation of his family to keep bees going right back to his Great Grandfather in 1897. Now the fifth generation of his family is taking over via is his son Dani and son-in-law Ruben.
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What is the story behind Antonio?
As Antonio says, his family’s beekeeping has always been organic both in principle and practice. When organic certification was introduced in Spain Antonio was one of the first to take it up. In fact, Antonio is a pioneer of organic beekeeping in Spain and a key proponent. He is regarded as one of the best, if not the best, organic beekeeper in Spain. He also teaches beekeeping. Often, he appears on TV and in the press on matters relating to beekeeping. Because of his depth of knowledge beekeepers travel from all over the world to learn from him. One time when I visited him we were joined by some beekeepers from Venezuela eager to learn from him. Now he is largely retired from day to day activities but still has some involvement. Now his son Dani and son in law Ruben do most of the beekeeping, meticulously following the practices that Antonio laid down, based on four generations of experience..
3
What is the status of Antonio’s honey?
His honey is 100% raw, meaning it’s never heated or filtered beyond coarse filtering to remove any debris from the hive. processed. This ensures it retains all its natural enzymes, pollen, and beneficial properties. In addition, Antonio follows strict organic beekeeping practices, ensuring his bees forage in unpolluted areas free from pesticides and synthetic chemicals. Also, there are other requirements, such as no sugar feeding and that the hives are made of completely natural materials. Antonio is fortunate to be able to keep some hives in one of the purest places in Spain. His Oak, Heather and Wild Lavender hives are the Sierra del Rincon UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The hives are in an area that is limited to Reserve Rangers and beekeepers and no one else – meaning this area is exceptionally pure.
4
What types of honey does Antonio produce?
Antonio has the widest range of organic honey varieties in Spain that are available directly from the beekeeper (and not via a reseller who may sell honey from many countries). His varieties include oak, chestnut, heather, wild lavender, lavender, rosemary, thyme, eucalyptus, orange blossom, arbutus, honeycomb in a jar and multifloral honey. Antonio also sells fresh and dried bee pollen.
5
Where does Antonio keep his hives?
As mentioned above Antonio has some hives in the Sierra del Rincon, which is part of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, north of Madrid. He also has hives in other areas of the Sierra de Guardarrama such as Patones, where his organic Rosemary honey is created. Because of climate change Antonio moves some hives to different locations such as Portugal where his Chestnut and Eucalyptus honey comes from, also some Oak from time to time.
6
What else should I know about Antonio’s honey?
His honey has won many awards over the years. In recent times Antonio’s Rosemary and Oak have both won Platinum in the London Honey Awards. This is the top award in a prodigious competition. Additionally, his Oak got two stars in the Great Taste Awards a couple of years ago. And in Spain in the Communidad de Madrid area Antonio’s Oak just won the award as the best dark honey for the 7th time!
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What is a good way to use Antonio’s honey?
His Rosemary is beautiful in a Salad dressing or poured over cheese. His Oak and Chestnut honeys are go to honeys when you need to make a drink to ease a cough or sore throat.

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