Pollen
Ethiopia: So far, there exists no classical pollen business in Ethiopia, where the beekeepers install pollen traps to collect and sell exclusively the pollen product (per. communication with the Holeta Bee Research Institute). But of the 90% of sold crude honey, about 80% goes into the tej-production and crude honey consists of not only honey, but also of wax and pollen and the pollen plays an important role for the production of the honey beer (to enhance the right yeasts). [1] [2]
Indonesia: There is no data on pollen business in Indonesia, but according to a local scientist (Universitas Padjadjaran), there is a market for pollen. Beekeepers collect the product with a pollen trap. Harvested pollen is divided into two categories: pure pollen, and mixed pollen (mixed with honey, and/or royal jelly). The products are found at online marketplaces as well as in herbal stores.
