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Subject: Re: Honey for allergies.


> But the "trace amounts" of pollen in honey is going to be from the plants
> where the nectar was gathered.  It is therefore reasonable to conclude
> that honey not filtered within an inch of its life will contain pollen,
but
> no pollens from "non-nectar" plants like ragweed or corn.

But you will also get pollen from air pollenated plants like pine in honey.


>  "field guide to pollen" for the small number of people
> with a high-tech filter or a centrifuge, a decent microscope, and far too
> much time on their hands.

You don't need a centrifuge, there is a settlement procedure which only
requires time.

Ruary Rudd

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