Pollen substitute

[Kate Atchley]

I've decided to use crushed-up soya "mince" instead of flour (widely available). Assuming the packet is accurate, it has no additives and is made with low-fat soya flour, so the constituents are a good fit for the bees. Here's hoping ...

Kate

[Trog]

Just gave my lot a small slice each of the ready-made stuff from Thorne's to try. They fell upon it with glee (though they're also bringing in the real thing when they can get out and about).

[Arfermo]

I have now found a link that gives me what I was after at http://www.oneon.co.uk/store/product...isolate_50.htm
and I have ordered it. Was advised that body builders use the low or NIL fat soya - so that is the place to look. My physique would not gain anything at my age but here goes for some of my bees.
OK.

[markadams]

Hi,

How did you get on with the flour? I have also been trying t source Soya flour. I notice that the stuff you found is Soy flour NOT Soya flour, does this make any difference?

Mark.

[markadams]

Just looked at it again and notice that it is 90% protein, is this correct? Seems very high.