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Anthony Morgan <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 14 Mar 1997 08:24:55 GMT+0100
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 RICHARD E BONNEY <[log in to unmask]>
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> Tartaric acid has been recommended for use in syrup persistently for many
> years. However, studies by Bailey in England as far back as 1966
> showed that such use can reduce the life of honeybees if natural nectar is not
> coming in when the treated syrup is fed.
........
> information on another page (454) telling how to mix tartaric acid to
> make invert sugar, without any cautions of possible problems.
 
My understanding is that acid based inversion of sugar produces HMF.
As has been pointed out many times HMF in sufficient concentration
kills bees!
 
Any comments from the experts?
 
Tony

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