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Thanks Gordon for the response,
Being a Cajun, it takes a lot more to gross me out than that. The rule down
here is, Eat it first before it eats you.
Seriously, Ana Merlo, a beekeeper in Brazil said it also could have been 2
other things; Eucalyptus or Sugar Cane. I'm not familiar with eucalyptus at
all, so I can not comment. However, I live in the middle of sugar cane
country and I thought that was interesting. Sugar cane products are high in
iron and this could explain the dark honey and whether or not that makes the
wax dark, I don't know. But your explanation takes care of the wax color.
Buddy Gauthier
Computer Systems Analyst
Cameco Industries, Inc.
Thibodaux, LA 70301
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From: Gordon Albright [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 1998 1:38 PM
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Subject: Re: Brazil Experience
Buddy:
Unless there are local factors to take into consideration, the
only cause
of brown comb I know of is that caused by brood being raised in the
comb prior
to the honey being stored there. The comb would also have a
toughness not
found in comb which has never had brood. Which I think is due to
the remnant
larval casings. Brood comb which has been in a hive more than 3 or
4 years
has a dark brown color. I don't mean to gross you out, but it is my
best
guess.
Best Regards,
Gordon
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