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Re: How much is nectar and how much is bee spit?
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 3 Jul 2010 21:36:30 -0700
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Peter didn't finish the math for you.  If there is 82% sugar, and 17% water,
that only leaves 1% for all other constituents.  Then we can subtract ash
(average about 0.2%), which leaves only 0.8% for all the amino acids,
proteins (including enzymes), organic acids, and vitamins.

Randy Oliver

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