> I have been contacted by a gentleman who would like to buy some
> propolis. I have been scraping a lot of boxes and the mixture I get
> is mostly wax and propolis. My question is: Is there any practical
> way of separating the propolis from these scrapings?
Place the mix into cold water. Wax floats, propolis and dirt sink.
The propolis must be dried.
I did this years ago and sent samples to the buyer, was quoted a
price, sent the same material, and received 2/3 what they promised.
FWiW
Regards
Allen
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0
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