PROPOLIS SYRUP CHARACTERISTICS
Propolis syrup is a usually viscous fluid rich in plant extracts and propolis, to which we add concentrated lemon and elderberry juice, as well as 100% pure essential oils to broaden its beneficial spectrum of action
Propolis is composed of approximately: vitamins (B1, B2, C, ..), microelements, flavonoids, protein substances, unsaturated fatty acids and esters of aromatic acids, possessing more than 160 natural components. In general terms, it is composed of: 50-55% resins and balsams, 30-40% waxes, 5-10% essential or volatile oils, 5% pollen and 5% miscellaneous materials (organic and mineral)
It has a resinous and granular consistency with a tendency to caking, variable and irregular dark brownish brown color, with a dry, very concentrated characteristic sweetish aroma and a slightly sour woody flavor
Essential oils are mixtures of various substances biosynthesized by plants, which provide the typical aroma of some flowers, trees, fruits, herbs, spices and seeds; they are used to protect against diseases, ward off pathogens, heal injuries or attract pollinating insects