>How processed is the incoming pollen by the time it is comsumed?  If the
delay is only a matter of hours, I would imagine not much.

Apparently, some very important changes can take place in the first hour
after collection (before the pollen even enters the hive), such as the
conversion of critical sterols.
See
http://www.scientificbeekeeping.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=86

Randy Oliver

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