the outer layer of pollen is sporopollenin not chitin, it seems to very 
durable as that is what is used in palynology.

There are apertures in this layer which could allow the contents to be 
digested.

Ruary
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From: "Lloyd Spear" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 2:37 PM
Subject: [BEE-L] Raw Local Honey Recommended for Allergy


>
> I have also read this is nonsense as the human digestive system cannot 
> break
> down the outer coating of the pollen grain (chitin?).
> Lloyd
>
> -- 
> Lloyd Spear

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