>How processed is the incoming pollen by the time it is comsumed? If the delay is only a matter of hours, I would imagine not much. Apparently, some very important changes can take place in the first hour after collection (before the pollen even enters the hive), such as the conversion of critical sterols. See http://www.scientificbeekeeping.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=86 Randy Oliver *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Access BEE-L directly at: http://community.lsoft.com/scripts/wa-LSOFTDONATIONS.exe?A0=BEE-L