Alternative method for measuring beeswax content in propolis from the Netherlands

A convenient method has been developed for the separation and determination of beeswax in propolis from beehives located in the Netherlands. The method is based on differences in specific density and involves the adding of water and microwave heating of a propolis sample. After cooling to room tempe...

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Main Authors: Hogendoorn Elbert A., Sommeijer Marinus J., Vredenbregt Marjo J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2013-12-01
Series:Journal of Apicultural Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/jas-2013-0019